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English Tip of the Day: 197 nearest and next

By Kenneth Beare, About.com Guide

Tip of the Day:

nearest and next

Usage Tip

'Nearest' is used for place and 'next' is used for time.

Example Sentences

Where is the nearest bathroom?
When does the next train leave?

Quiz of the Day - Ireland: Missing Word Quiz:

Fill in the missing word in this reading excerpt about Ireland. This type of examination exercise is common to upper level English examinations such as Cambridge Examinations' First Certificate, CAE and Proficiency exams, as well as for the vocabulary section of the TOEFL examination.

Ireland: Missing Word Quiz

English Worksheet of the Day - Reading Tips for Conversational Skills:

Reading Tips for English language learners to help improve conversational skills, including lesson plans to help students practice the tips.

Reading Tips for Conversational Skills

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