English-Teaching: The Oxford 3000

The Oxford 3000
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a, an indefinite article A1
abandon v. B2 After having tried for many times, he abandoned the idea of convincing Jim.
After having tried for many times, he gave up the idea of convincing Jim.
ability n. A2 The IELTS assesses one's ability to be able to communicate fluenty in English.
able adj. A2 IELTS assessors are able people who can spot the smallest of mistakes and... continue reading

English-Teaching with Harry Potter

English-Teaching: Grammar Exercises

Grammar exercises meant for people studying English grammar.

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The Oxford 3000

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On King Lear

"Where Nature doth with Merit Challenge." (I.i)

That line pretty much sums up the looming theme of the play and the exposition. It sets up the exposition which takes the first act. It is valid for the account of Lear and Glouster's fates--background of which is set up in this actby this very line--which, though Glouster hardly recognizes it (the agent being Edmund), Lear brings his Fate upon himself. Comparing that with other expositions of Shakespeare, first, with... continue reading