English for Today

7. Solicit – This verb does not take the preposition ‘for’: We are soliciting for your support(wrong). We are soliciting ... Read More

4. Emphasize: This verb does not take the preposition ‘on’: The teacher emphasized on the point(wrong). The teacher emphasized the ... Read More

1. Seek: It means ‘look for’. It therefore does not take ‘for’: I am seeking for your help (wrong). I ... Read More

13.Collective nouns: Collective nouns are singular nouns  which refer to a group, e.g., audience, class, family, flock etc. A collective noun ... Read More