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eBook details
- Title: 2000 English Phrases & Sentences
- Author : Colonel Rajeev Mongia
- Release Date : January 25, 2003
- Genre: Quotations,Books,Reference,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 631 KB
Description
Do you sometimes get stuck for the right expression?
The situation is not only embarrassing but also undermines one`s confidence!
This book is designed to enhance written and spoken English of readers.
Besides, the book will be of immense help to almost everyone engaged in the pursuit of knowledge-- schoolchildren, college students, parents, teachers and professionals.
The 2,000 phrases and sentences in this book highlight the rich tapestry of expressions in the English language.
Many words and phrases have intriguing meanings that may not be apparent or register at first glance.
Some words have contrasting meanings in different situations. Yet others are just the opposite of what the word or sentence seems to suggest!
The book is categorised into 12 segments that classify sentences into various types.
This facilitates the reader’s search for the correct sentence in specific scenarios and the book can be used as a reference guide to find the right sentence, much like a dictionary is used for words.
Some Examples:
*Advice, suggestions and Rebuke:The results could be utterly disastrous...Kick them where it hurts most...Be wary of him
*Verbal Expressions:So that settles the issue...He saw through me...It was one hell of a day
*Personality Traits:He has become a total wreck...He is the black sheep of the family...He was totally stoned
*Moods and emotions:Dad blew his top...The police play their own games...
He is always a little wired up
*Queries and Questions:So what is your alibi?...How much is the damage?...Who will bell the cat?
About the author:
Colonel Rajeev Mongia has served in the Indian Army for almost 21 years.
An alumnus of the prestigious Defence Service Staff College, Wellington, he completed his post-graduation in defence studies in 1994.
Later, Colonel Mongia held the coveted position of Brigade Major in the counter-insurgency area of Srinagar and high altitude areas of Ladakh.
The author is a keen cricketer and hockey player and has played cricket at the Army Command level.
Known for his independent and creative views, this book is the author’s maiden attempt in the world of writing.