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English Word of the Day: 149 ease - verb

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Word of the Day:

ease - verb - pronunciation link

Definition

to reduce; to make less difficult

Example Sentences

The extra study eased the students worries about the test.
He eased the pain with a few aspirins.

Quiz of the Day - Grammar Terms Quiz:

I've got to be honest, I sometimes throw around terms like 'base form of the verb', 'reported speech' and 'phrasal verb' as if there were common, everyday words. Here's a quick quiz you can do with the class to check if you they really do understand.

Grammar Terms Quiz

English Worksheet of the Day - Tense Review for Advanced Levels:

Before you or your students get down to studying the specifics of various grammar structures, it is a good idea to review the basic English tenses. If you are an upper level student but not yet aware of all the tenses, these exercises will make a good introduction to some of the important structures ahead.

Tense Review for Advanced Levels

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