In real-life classes, note-taking is all about personal preference and personality. Picture an average college lecture. There are some students with three colors of pen and an elaborate system of organization, some with unreadable pencil ...
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The question above is a bit hard to answer. There are two ways we can think of the TOEFL, and depending on how you think, the answer might be “yes” or “no.”
If you compare the TOEFL to other English tests, you could definitely say that it is well made. That’s because it directly tests your actual English ability—how well you can understand and communicate.
Continue reading on our web Read More »Intermediate Grammar – Prepositions after adjectives
Some adjectives need a preposition before their object.
For example:
Spain is famous for its Mediterranean cuisine.
My dad is very proud of me.
They are so excited about their vacation to Brazil!
Unfortunately, however, there is no rule to know which prepositions go with which adjectives. This means there is only one solution: using the power of memory.
Our tip is to try and remember a 3 combinations every day (or every week if you're very busy!). Make sentences with each combination, practice writing them down and saying them out loud. Slowly, you will remember them all.
Here are some of the common combinations of adjectives and prepositions:
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