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Soon you'll be of my age.
Soon you'll be my age. .................................................. .................................................. ............................................... 8 Although we are at the same age, we have different interests. Although we are the same age, we have different interests. be mylyour etc age: 'When I was your age, I was already going out to work.' be the same age (as sb): 'Most of my friends are the same , \ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. . 4 In the age of 15, you are allowed to drive a car. At the age of 15, you are allowed to drive a car. , age as me/-r Phrases with age as their main word usually begin with at &OT in): 'Keeping fit is very important at your age.' 'Some girls get married at a very young age.' 'She is at the age when she wants to go to school.' .................................................. .................................................. ................................................ 5 A child in the age of seven or eight needs a little push. A child of seven or eight needs a little push. .................................................. .................................................. ...... People in my age spend a lot of time In pubs. People of my age spend a lot of time in pubs. noun + of + NUMBER: 'They have aiitlle girl of three and a boy of five.' noun.+ of + mylyour etc age: 'He is very clever for a boy of his age.' 'A girl of her age needs someone to play with.' .................................................. .................................................. ......................... 14 aged Note the alternative with aged: 'A child aged seven or eight needs a little push.' They have two children in the age of 8 and 12 years. false .......................... correct They have two children aged 8 and 12. They have two children, 8 and 12 years of age. When you mention two ages after a noun, use either of the following: aged + NUMBER + and + NUMBER: 'two boys aged 12 and 14' NUMBER + and + NUMBER + years of age: 'two boys, 12 and 14 years of age'. .................................................. .................................................. .................... These books are for children at the age of from 4 to 6 years. false .................................................. ..................................correct These books are for children aged 4 to 6. These books are for children between the ages of 4 and 6. When you mention an age range after a noun, use either aged + NUMBER + to + NUMBER: 'suitable for children aged seven to eleven' or between the ages of + NUMBER + and + NUMBER: 'suitable for children between the ages of seven and eleven'. .................................................. .................................................. ................................ 8 See MIDDLE AGE ? Not all aged parents have children to look after them. Not all elderly parents have children to look after them. When it means 'very old', aged (pronounced 1 'e1d3 ![]() formal styles, usually in the phrase the aged: 'The poor and the aged are entitled to free health care.' The usual word for this meaning is elderly, which also sounds polite: 'The photograph was of an elderly gentleman with a white moustache.' 'The building has been converted into a retirement home for the |
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Her lifelong aim was to learn how to fly.
Her lifelong ambition was to learn how to fly. |
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Every alive creature in the sea is affected by pollution.
Every living creature,in the sea is affected by pollution. .................................................. .................................................. ................... alive = not dead: 'He was very seriously ill and is lucky to be alive.' living = (1) alive now: 'He has no living relatives.' (2) used to refer to all creatures and things that live and die: 'Yeast is a living organism and too much heat or cold can kill it.' 'The ants will eat any living thing that comes into their path.' .................................................. .................................................. ............................................ Our teacher, Mr Collins, is very alive. Our teacher, Mr Collins, is very lively. lively =full of energy: 'The Yorkshire Terrier is a lively breed of dog.' |
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All of us didn't want to go to bed.
None of us wanted to go to bed. .................................................. .................................................. ............ All companies will not tolerate lazy workers. No company will tolerate lazy workers. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. We all must try to find a solution to the problem We must all try to find a solution to the problem. .................................................. .................................................. ............. We all were delighted when we heard the news. /* We were all delighted when we heard the news, |
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I like all the kinds of music.
I like all kinds of music. .................................................. .................................................. . All of children learn to speak naturally. All children learn to speak naturally. .................................................. .................................................. . All of the young couples need a home of their own. All young couples need a home of their own. .................................................. .................................................. .. For general reference, put all l most/some etc immediately in front of the noun: 'In Japan most people use chopsticks.' For specific reference, use all l most/some +of the l these their etc + noun: 'Most of the Americans I met were very friendly.' |
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I was very alone at first but then I made some friends.
I was very lonely at first but then I made some friends. .................................................. .................................................. ...................... alone = without other people around you: 'I've thought about getting married, but I prefer living alone.' lonely = sad because you are alone and feel that nobody loves you or cares about you: 'I didn't know anyone in Boston and felt very lonely.' 'Sarah hated the long lonely days in the empty house.' |
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Children learn a lot by doing things alone.
Children learn a lot by doing things on their own. on your own = without anyone's help or supervision; independently: 'He built the car all on his own.' |
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The war is not over already.
2 The war is not over yet. .................................................. ................................ /-( The new shop has not been opened already. /= The new shop has not been opened yet. / Instead of using not + already, use not + yet: 'We haven't been paid yet.' 'The plane hasn't landed yet.' |
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My immediate ambition is to find somewhere to live.
My immediate aim is to find somewhere to live. ambition = something very important that you have wanted to do or achieve for a very long time: 'Sandro's one ambition is to play for Italy in the World Cup.' aim = what you hope to achieve when you do something: 'The aim of the course is to develop the students' writing skills.' |
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Not many people manage to satisfy their ambitions.
Not many people manage to achieve their ambitions. achieve your ambition (NOT satisfy, meet, reach, arrive etc): 'He has achieved his main ambition -to make a name for himself in politics.' |
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Only small amounts of students will be admitted.
Only small numbers of students will be admitted. amount of + uncountable noun number of + plural countable noun Compare: 'an amount of money', 'a number of coins' |
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I was lucky and won a big amount of money.
I was lucky and won a large amount of money. |
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The amount of crime have increased.
The amount of crime has increased. .................................................. .................................................. ................................ A tremendous amount of research have been carried out. A tremendous amount of research has been carried out. amount of (singular) + uncountable noun + singular verb amounts of (plural) + uncountable noun + plural verb Compare: 'A large amount of money is required.' 'Large amounts of money are required.' |
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There is a beautiful and old church in the centre of the town.
There is a beautiful old church in the centre of the town. Do not use and between two adjectives that come before a noun unless they describe similar qualities, e.g. 'a red and green umbrella' (two colours), 'a gold and silver bracelet' (two materials), 'a hunting and fishing knife' (two functions). |
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The waiter was made to apologize my father.
The waiter was made to apologize to my father. .................................................. ...................................... I( He apologized her for the long delay. He apologized to her for the long delay. apologize to sb: 'The US has apologized to Britain for the accident that cost nine lives.' 2 8 She insisted on apologizing |
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