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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Conjunction, Entertainment Phrasal Verbs:




๐Ÿ”ฐConjunction
:

 a word that joins together sentences, clauses, phrases, or words.

1. For  
We sometimes use as a conjunction meaning ‘because’. We use it in very formal, and often literary, contexts:

E.g. ‘We love God, for he first loved us.

2. And 
Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly.

E.g. Bread and butter.

3. Nor
Used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as ‘neither’ or ‘not’) to indicate that they are each untrue or each does not happen.

E.g. They were neither cheap nor convenient.

4. But
Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

E.g. He stumbled but didn't fall.

5. Or
Used to link alternatives.

E.g. A cup of tea or coffee.

6. Yet
But at the same time; but nevertheless.

E.g. The path was dark, yet I slowly found my way.

7. So
And for this reason; therefore.

E.g. It was still painful so I went to see a specialist





๐Ÿ”ฐEntertainment Phrasal Verbs:

1. To be in the limelight: When you are in the limelight, you are the centre of attraction.

E.g. Most of our celebrities are desperate to keep themselves in the limelight.

2. Museum piece: This expression is used to refer to something that is old or old-fashioned.

E.g. My old Fiat has become a museum piece. I am going to buy a new car.

3. The show must go on: This expression suggests that an event must go on even if there are problems.

E.g. From the hospital bed, he went straight to work. After all, the show must go on.

4. To run the show: To run the show is to be in charge of an organization or activity.

E.g. He joined the company as a lower division clerk, but now he is running the show.

5. To sing your heart out: To sing your heart out is to sing with more passion or intensity.

E.g. He only had a small audience; still he sang his heart out.

6. To be star-studded: If an event is attended by famous people from the entertainment industry, it is often referred to as a star-studded event.

E.g. The award night was a star-studded event.

7. To steal the show: To steal the show is to do something that will win the greatest praise.

E.g. She stole the show with her marvelous performance.




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