Headmaster, manager and director
A headmaster is a man who is the head teacher of
a school.
Examples
Mohamed has been the headmaster of this school
for a long time.
We wrote to the headmaster and complained.
Manager is a person whose job is to manage
something, such as a business, a restaurant, a sports
team etc.
Examples
My brother is a manager of small factory.
I am a senior manager in a multinational company.
Micheal Arteta is the manager of Arsenal.
Director
Director is a person who is in charge of a particular
activity or department in a company, a collage etc.
Examples
Send your application to the finance director.
He is the director of an export company in Jigjiga.
Director is a person in charge of a film or play who
tells the actors and staff.
Examples
He is a famous film director.
She is one of the best directors in Hollywood.
Complexion, skin and leather
Complexion is the color or appearance of the skin
especially on the face.
Examples
Although she is over eight, she has still a good
complexion.
Look her cheeks. She has a lovely complexion.
She has a dark complexion.
Halimo has a glowing complexion
All of the children had healthy complexions.
leather
Leather
Leather animal skin that is chemically treated to
preserve it and that is used in making clothes,
shoes, furniture, etc.
Examples
This belt is made of leather.
This jacket is made off leather.
Skin is the natural outer layer of tissue that covers
the body of a person or animal.
Examples
I have dry skin.
She has pale skin.
The new born baby has soft skin.
Salute and greet
When members of the armed
forces salute someone, they raise their right hand as
a formal sign of greeting or respect.
Examples
The men saluted the General.
The guard saluted his general.
Greet
Greet means to say hello to somebody or to
welcome them.
Examples
He greeted his mother with a hug.
He hurried to greet his guests.
The man greeted each other warmly.
Wash and wash up
If you wash up, you clean part of your body
with soap and water, especially your hands and
face.
He headed to the bathroom to wash up.
If you wash up, you wash the plates, cups,
cutlery, and pans which have been used
for cooking and eating a meal/to wash the dishes
after a meal
Examples
I ran some hot water and washed up.
I cooked dinner and he washed up afterwards.
I bet you make breakfast and wash up their plates.
Wash away
Wash away means to carry away by the movement
of water.
Examples
The waves at high tide washed our beach
towels away.
The footprints in the sand were washed away.
The bridge was washed away by flooding last year.
Heavy rain washed away the grass seed.
Temper and mood
Temper is a person’s state of mind seen in terms of
being angry and calm.
Examples
She has a bad temper.
He needs to learn to control his temper.
I lost my temper and yelled at him.
He was upset but kept his temper.
Don’t bother me. I am in a bad temper.
You should keep your temper.
Mood
Mood means the way someone feels: a person’s
emotional state.
Examples
I scored A in my English examination. I was in a
very good mood. ( I was cheerful)
Don’t talk to him. she is in a very bad mood( she is
not cheerful, but not necessarily angry. )
He has been in a good mood all week.
Beat and win
win
If you win a war, fight, game, or contest, you
defeat your opponent.
Examples
We won the game easily.
Have they won or lost?
The party had won a great victory.
She won the first prize in the quiz competition.
She always wins when we play poker.
Don't say that someone `wins' an enemy or
opponent. In a war or battle, a game or contest, you
say that one person or side defeats or beats the
other. you say that one side defeats the other.
Examples
The French defeated the English troops/
He defeated his rival in the semi-finals and went
on to win the tournament.
Beat
Beat is usually followed by an object which refers
to the person you are playing or fighting against.
Examples
She always beats me at poker.
Arsenal beat Chelsea last week.
Though he tried hard, he didn’t beat his opponent.
She is one of the best athletes in the world. You
aren’t going to beat her.
Exercise
Choose the correct verbs in the following
sentences.
1. In 2021, Joe Biden-----the US presidential;
election by beating Donald Trump. (won, beating /
beat, winning)
2. Whenever I play chess with my sister, she-------
(wins / beats)
3. I have never managed to —————- her in a
game of chess. (beat / win)
4. We will have to------them to get to the final.
(beat / win)
5. I will be happy if I----- this race. (win / beat)
The noun is always spelled “practice.” The spelling
of the verb varies based on whether you’re writing
in UK or US English:
Practice and practise
In British English, “practice” is a noun and it
means to do something again and again in order to
become better at it.
Examples
“practise” (with an “s”) is a verb.
Our usual practice is to keep a written record of all
meetings.
The ancient practice of yoga is still popular today.
Your English will get better with practice.
In American English, “practice” is used as both
noun and verb.
Advice vs advise
Advise is a verb meaning to give a
recommendation,opinion, or information. Advice is
a noun referring to the opinion or information
given or received.
Examples
We advised them to save their money.
My doctor advises me to lose some weight.
She advises the President on foreign affairs.
Our lawyer advised us against buying that house.
My advice is to sell your old car and get a new one.
Take my advice and sell your old car.
He needs advice from an expert.
Licence and license
You use license in British English as a verb that
means "to grant permission or consent to a person
or group."
In American English, license covers both bases. It’s
the noun referring to "the physical document
granting formal permission."
He had studied hard and spent hours behind the
wheel to finally earn his driver’s license.
I’m glad I applied for my fishing license so that
I’m ready for our big trip to the lake.
License is also the verb form in American English
referring to "the act of granting permission."
The company will license songs for our videos.
She licensed her plans for a 3D-printed ice cream
maker.
In British English, licence is a noun that refers to
"formal permission from the government or other
authoritative body that allows you to do
something." It can also refer to "a certificate or
other physical document symbolizing that formal
permission."
Even though the wedding ceremony wasn’t until
tomorrow, the couple had gotten their
marriage licence weeks ago.
My driver’s licence is expiring in a couple of
months.
I have to renew my license.
She was arrested for driving without a license.
He lost his license after he was arrested for drunk
driving.
He had to show his license to prove his age.
I have to renew my license.
She was arrested for driving without a license.
He lost his license after he was arrested for drunk
driving.
He had to show his license to prove his age.
The government will license a new name for his
business.
The city licensed the cafe to serve coffee and
pastries.
a new drug licensed by the government
The gun was not licensed to him. [=he did not have
formal permission to own the gun]
Licence or License?
What Is the Difference between "Licence" and
"License"?
The Quick Answer
If you're American, use "license."
If you're British, use "licence" for the noun (i.e.,
papers, a permit) but "license" for the verb (i.e., to
allow, to give permission).
"Licence" and "license" sound identical, but they
are used differently if you're following UK writing
conventions. If you're following US conventions,
you can ignore "licence."
UK Convention
In the UK, use "licence" when you mean "official
papers," but use "license" when you mean "to
allow."
I have a licence. I am licensed to drive.
(
)
(In the UK, "licence" means "official papers," and
"license" means "to allow." So, "licensed" means
"allowed.")
US Convention
In the US, use "license" for "official papers" and
"to allow."
I have a license. I am licensed to drive.
(
)
(In the US, "license" means "official papers" and
"to allow." So, "licensed" means "allowed." In
other word, "licence" (with a c) does not exist in
American English.)
