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  Misplaced Modifiers A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is separated from the word it describes, creating confusion and ambiguity. This occurs when the modifier is placed too far from the word it's intended to modify, leading to a sentence that doesn't make sense or has a different meaning than intended. Here are some examples to illustrate the concept: Incorrect: "I saw a man on the hill with a telescope." This sentence could imply the man has a telescope on his head. Correct: "With a telescope, I saw a man on the hill." This clearly states that you used a telescope to see the man. Incorrect: "We ate the pizza on the table with pepperoni." This suggests the table has pepperoni on it. Correct: "We ate the pizza with pepperoni on the table." This clarifies that the pizza had pepperoni. Incorrect:   The boy rode a bicycle wearing a red cap. ( Implies the bicycle is wearing a red cap. ) C...

Clichés Clichés are phrases or expressions that have been overused to the point where they have lost their original impact or meaning. They often become predictable and uninspiring because they've been used so frequently. Here are some common examples of clichés and explanations for why they might be considered overused: "At the end of the day" Often used to mean "ultimately" or "when all is said and done," this phrase can become tiresome because it’s a go-to phrase in many contexts, making the speaker's point seem less original. "All that glitters is not gold" This means that not everything that looks valuable is actually valuable. It's a well-known saying that can feel worn out due to its frequent use in both conversation and literature. "Every cloud has a silver lining" Intended to convey that there's something good in every bad situation, this phrase has become a bit of a platitude, offering comfort in a way that can...

Redundancies Redundancies often creep into our language, be it in speaking or writing. Redundancy refers to repeating the same thing again within the same sentence. Redundancy makes the meaning confusing, and can change the meaning or can give wrong meaning, and can also make your reader/ listener think that you are bad at the English Language. For Example, Look at the sentence below: 'The ATM machine is out of order.' (This is a wrong sentence because it is a redundant sentence) (Explanation: "ATM" stands for "Automated Teller Machine," so saying "ATM machine" is redundant because "machine" is already part of the acronym "ATM.") So, Redundancy in English refers to the use of words or phrases that are unnecessary because their meaning is already conveyed by other words in the sentence.  Redundancy involves repeating the same idea, making the expression longer than needed.  Remember this: Reducing redundancy helps make writing c...

  ' Self-Reflection' Activity Self-Reflection Activity - is an activity that lets one introspect into oneself to know one's deepest feelings, expressions, likes etc.  This activity is helpful for every individual to know more about oneself in a more meaningful and understanding way.   Under this activity, students have to write down/ list out their favourite things/ people/ hobbies/ feelings/ wants/ desires etc., according to the order of their preference.  The preference order can be in three stages with the first stage being the most important desires/ wants/ goals and then the secondary stage, followed by the third stage. One has to really look into one's own self and analyse this order of preferences so that one can write/ list them out authentically and originally. You can be very creative in doing this activity by using different types of circles/ shapes and using nice colour combinations.  Here are a few examples:

 English Theory  Mid-1 & Mid-2 and Semester Exam Sample Question Papers English Theory is a subject that is aimed at students developing their skills in the beautiful language 'English'.  It is taught with the four language learning skills, namely - LSRW      L- Listening      S- Speaking      R- Reading      W- Writing Apart from these four skills, students also are expected to improve their 'Grammar, and Vocabulary' in the English Language. Engineering students often take English lightly and give the least importance to English theory and English labs than the other core subjects. But the truth is, English is as important as their core subjects. Because, English is the 'Universal Language', the 'Lingua Franca' of the world today. Whatever subject knowledge students can have, it has to be communicated to others in English. Therefore, Engineering students MUST take English seriously, so that they can listen, ...

Cover Letter/ Job Application Letter A cover letter, also known as a 'Job Application Letter' is a one-page write-up aimed at applying for a job and it is usually sent along with a  résumé.  It is a document that clearly shows why you are the best fit/ candidate for the said role to your potential employer. Tips to write a better Cover Letter: - Give your information, including your contact details. - Write about your skills related to the field. - Write about your soft skills. - Express your interest in the job - Explain about any experiences you possess. - Talk about your passion for this position. - Try addressing your potential employer (eg: Dear HR Manager) A cover letter typically includes the following components: Contact Information: Your contact details (name, address, phone number, and email address) at the top of the page. Employer's Contact Information: The recipient's name, job title, company name, and address (if known). If you don't have a specific ...

  Book or Film / Movie Review We all read books and watch movies.  Writing a review about a book or a film (movie) is an activity that enables us to express our overall opinion about a book or a film. It is a literary activity under 'Literary Criticism.'  The purpose of a 'Book Review' or 'Film Review' is to - Express our opinion about it. - Inform the potential readers/ audience in a clear and unbiased voice about it. The Contents of a Book/ Film Review: 1. Introduction     - Title of the book/ film     - Author/ Director's name     - Publication Date/ Release Date     - Genre 2. Outline Summary     - A short outline of the plotline of the story in the book/ film.     - Mention the character names, setting, key concept/ conflict etc.     - Be careful not to reveal any surprises or spoilers. 3. Analysis     - Discuss themes, characterizations, writing style, plot structure, impact etc. (for ...

 Patterns of Essay Writing In our Academic life or Professional life, or even in our life in general, we often need to write some essays as in writing reports, proposals, or general essays on general topics. While we have so many ways of writing essays, it is very important for us to know some of the basic ways of writing essays, especially in Academic Life and Professional. Keeping that in mind, let us look at the very important 'FOUR PATTERNS OF ESSAY WRITING.' 1. Classification Pattern 2. Compare and Contrast Pattern 3. Cause and Effect Pattern 4. Problem - Solution Pattern Let us look each of these..... 1.  Classification Pattern:          - In this pattern of writing we classify or categorise or organise or arrange or divide things/ subject matters into classes, groups or categories based on various aspects.           -  For example; We can classify Films/ Movies into different genres like: Action Movies, Comedy ...