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English Word of the Day: 305 tool - noun

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Word of the Day:

tool - noun - pronunciation link

Definition

any instrument or device designed to help one do work

Example Sentences

My computer is my favorite tool!
John bought some new tools for his birthday because he wants to do some repairs in his house.

Quiz of the Day - Prepositional Phrases:

Test your knowledge of the some of the most common prepositional phrases in English. Complete the 15 sentences with the prepositional phrases provided.

Prepositional Phrases

English Worksheet of the Day - Building your Vocabulary:

This series of exercises helps you build your basic phrasal verb vocabulary. The exercises include audio example sentences, definition matching exercises and, once the phrasal verbs have been introduced, practice sentences.

Building your Vocabulary

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