1. The performers were all amateurs, but they blew us away with their amazing performance.2. We were blown away by the quality of the exhibit.3. The manager was blown away by the applicant’s wide range of experience.4. The food critic must have been blown away; he gave the restaurant a rousing review. 5. The passengers… Read more »
There are a couple of things to remember about using albeit (a conjunction): first, its meaning is similar to even though, although, despite, in spite of, and but, which means it conveys contrasting ideas; second, it’s followed by an adjective, an adverb, or a prepositional phrase; third, it’s usually followed by a negative idea. like this:… Read more »
I’m really digging this cooler weather, but it can take a toll on you if you’re not careful. Yesterday, I went out for a stroll with some students without a jacket. The sun was out, but it felt a little chilly. When we got back, I started to get the sniffles; my nose started to run,… Read more »
1. His visits to the hospital became sporadic once he started school, but they were still greatly appreciated by the staff. 2. In general, he was a good student, but his sporadic attendance caused him to fail the class.3. Tom’s calls home became sporadic once he started working.4. These days, he’s often tired although he… Read more »
1. There’s a credible terror threat against New York City and Washington, D.C. tied to the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. (believable)2. They say they are stepping up security, doing things that will be noticeable to the public. (increasing)3. The threat at this moment has not been corroborated. (confirmed)4. Since May, U.S. law enforcement officials… Read more »
1. Experts say even minuscule amounts of second-hand smoke can be harmful.2. Most people think radiation emitted by cell phones are so minuscule they’re not worth worrying over.3. He doesn’t think he’ll get the job; he says his experience is minuscule compared to the other applicants.4. Studying English every single day even in minuscule amounts… Read more »
1. The heiress reportedly gave not even an iota of her huge inheritance to charity.2. Teachers are often confused when students pay for a course and don’t show an iota of interest in class.3. Unfortunately, they lost everything; they don’t have an iota left of what they used to own.4. The cops don’t have an… Read more »
1. She loves to splurge when she’s out shopping.2. They had reservations at a cheap motel, but they decided to splurge at the last minute and checked into a fancy one, instead.3. Let’s splurge on a nice dinner and try that new sushi place on 5th Avenue. It’s pricey, but it’s supposed to be excellent.4…. Read more »
1. You shouldn’t skimp on sleep. You need at least 8 hours a night.2. He’s skimping on groceries so he can save money to go on vacation.3. You don’t have to skimp on sugar; we still have a lot of it. Besides, I like my cake extra sweet.4. The company’s going through tough economic times;… Read more »
1. They continue to insist their restaurant serves the best pasta even though their claim has been debunked twice by food critics. 2. The 12-year-old’s science experiment debunked the commonly-accepted idea that toilet bowls always have more bacteria than the kitchen tap.3. The news article debunked the manufacturer’s claim that the new kitchen gadget was… Read more »
