20 Creative Ways to Say Happy Birthday

  1. Many happy returns of the day!

2. Have a good one!

3. Have a great birthday!

4. All the best!

5. Many more happy returns!

6. I wish you a wonderful birthday!

7. May your birthday be filled with laughter!

8. I hope you have a wonderful birthday.

9. I wish you all the best on your special day.

10. I hope you have a fantastic day and a fantastic year to come.

11. Wishing you a day that is as special as you are.

12. Have a fabulous birthday!

13. Wishing you many more candles to blow.

14. All the best on your special day!

15. May you have a fantastic day and many more to come!

16. I wish you a happier birthday than anyone else has wished you.

17. Happy oldies birthday.

18. Have a great one!

19. It’s time to celebrate!

20. Happy Birthday!

valentine's day romantic love letter

 Valentine's Day Special

I fancy you.

I am crazy about you

I am addicted to you

You are so attractive

You are capitivating

You are so charming

You are so fashionable

You really know how to match your clothes.

You have a great taste in clothing.

This hairstyle suits you well

You look pretty on this hairstyle

This hairstyle really looks great on you

You really look great even without makeup.

Your eyes are so beautiful

Your smile is amazing

Your smile drives me crazy.

I miss you badly

I miss you terribly

It's nothing. I just want to hear your voice

You are very special to me

You are the most considerate person I've ever met.

You are my everything

You are my  favourite person

In my eyes you are the most beautiful woman

In my eyes you are the most handsome man

I love the way you look when you blush

Having you around makes me happier than anything else

You are so gentle

I can't imagine a life without you

I can't live without you

I won't say I can't live without you but it will take sometime to forget you

You are perfect to me

Your laugh is my paradise

You are indescribable

whenever I see you I always think God, Good job!

Different ways to say good night

 Don't say 'GOOD NIGHT' anymore

Sleep tight.

Nighty night.

Untill tomorrow / Untill the morrow

Sleep with angels.

I'm off to bed.

Sweet dreams. I'll see you in dream land.

It's past my bed time

Dream of me.

Have a good sleep. Rest time for blossoms.  

Sleep well. Don't let the bed bugs bite.

Different ways to wish someone happy birthday

May your birthday be filled with laughter

Happy birthday! A million magic wishes for you.

May this day be as special as you are.

Wishing you many more candles to below

Have a smashing birthday. fabulous birthday. fantastic birthday.

Different ways to say thank you

  Stop Saying "Thank You" anymore

1.Thanks a bunch.
  Thanks a million

2.Cheers


3.I owe you one
  I've owed you a lot

4.What would I do without you
  Thank you so much for your help. It made things easier
  Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate it

5.Thank you so much for everything, you've done in the last month, you

don't know how much it meant to me


6.Thank you so much for the gift, It's absolutely beautiful. I love this. OR This is what I've wanted for a long time

7.It's just the right size/colour OR This is my favourite color

8.It was very generous of your.I'll think of you every time I use it

9.Thank you all for coming

10.Thank you so much for making the party a grand success

11.Thank you so much for making the launch such as a great success

12.we are grateful to you for your continued support

13.Many thanks for your mail

6 smart spoken english sentences

 1.What are your goals in your life?

  What are your aspirations?

2.why are you upset today? / why are you in bad mood today?

  why are you cranky today?

3.I feel like eating pizza

  I'm in the mood for pizza or I'm craving for pizza or I'm dying for pizza

4.I haven't seen you for a long time

  I haven't seen you for yonks.

5.I'm really annoyed

  I'm really cheesed off

6.A lot of people often think like this, but it is not true

  It is a common misconception

Important english phrases about rain

 1.It's raining
  It's drizzling
  It's spitting

2. It's pouring
   It's bucketing down
   It's raining cats and dogs

3. He got drenched in rain

4. He got soaked in rain

5. The sky is overcast. It may rain today.

6. It was raining on and off all day yesterday.

7. I think the rain is letting up

What are phrasal verbs?

1. A phrasal verb is a verb plus a preposition or adverb which creates a meaning different from the original verb.

Example:
I ran into my teacher at the movies last night. run + into = meet
He ran away when he was 15. run + away = leave home

2. Some phrasal verbs are intransitive. An intransitive verb cannot be followed by an object.

Example:
He suddenly showed up. "show up" cannot take an object

3. Some phrasal verbs are transitive. A transitive verb can be followed by an object.
Example:
I made up the story. "story" is the object of "make up"

4. Some transitive phrasal verbs are separable. The object is placed between the verb and the preposition. In this Phrasal Verb Dictionary, separable phrasal verbs are marked by placing a * between the verb and the preposition / adverb.
Example:
I talked my mother into letting me borrow the car.
She looked the phone number up.

5. Some transitive phrasal verbs are inseparable. The object is placed after the preposition. In this Phrasal Verb Dictionary, inseparable phrasal verbs are marked by placing a + after the preposition / adverb.
Example:
I ran into an old friend yesterday.
They are looking into the problem.

6. Some transitive phrasal verbs can take an object in both places. In this Phrasal Verb Dictionary, such phrasal verbs are marked with both * and + .
Example:
I looked the number up in the phone book.
I looked up the number in the phone book.

7. WARNING! Although many phrasal verbs can take an object in both places, you must put the object between the verb and the preposition if the object is a pronoun.
Example:
I looked the number up in the phone book.
I looked up the number in the phone book.
I looked it up in the phone book. correct
I looked up it in the phone book. incorrect
Also try our Verb + Preposition Dictionary to look up standard verb + prepostion combination

Spoken English Part 4

Present Simple

We use the present simple to talk about actions we see as long term or permanent. It is a very common and very important tense.

Here, we are talking about regular actions or events.
. They drive to the office every day.
. She doesn't come here very often.
. The news usually starts at 6.00 every evening.
. Do you usually have bacon and eggs for breakfast?

Here, we are talking about facts.
. We have two children.
. Water freezes at 0° C or 32° F.
. What does this expression mean?
. The Thames flows through London.

Here, we are talking about future facts, usually found in a timetable or a chart.
. Christmas Day falls on a Monday this year.
. The plane leaves at 5.00 tomorrow morning.
. Ramadan doesn't start for another 3 weeks.
. Does the class begin at 10 or 11 this week?

Here, we are talking about our thoughts and feelings at the time of speaking. Although these feelings can be short-term, we use the present simple and not the present continuous.
. They don't ever agree with us.
. I think you are right.
. She doesn't want you to do it.
. Do you understand what I am trying to say.

Spoken English Part 3

Present Perfect Continuous Tense

This tense is used to talk about an action or actions that started in the past and continued until recently or that continue into the future:

We can use it to refer to an action that has finished but you can still see evidence.

. Oh, the kitchen is a mess. Who has been cooking?

. You look tired. Have you been sleeping properly?

. I've got a a stiff neck. I've been working too long on computer.

It can refer to an action that has not finished.

. I've been learning Spanish for 20 years and I still don't know very much.

. I've been waiting for him for 30 minutes and he still hasn't arrived.

. He's been telling me about it for days. I wish he would stop.

It can refer to a series of actions.

. She's been writing to her regularly for a couple of years.

. He's been phoning me all week for an answer.

. The university has been sending students here for over twenty years to do work experience.

The present perfect continuous is often used with 'since', 'for', 'all week', 'for days', 'lately', 'recently', 'over the last few months'.

. I've been wanting to do that for ten years.

. You haven't been getting good results over the last few months.

. They haven't been working all week. They're on strike

. He hasn't been talking to me for weeks.

. We've been working hard on it for ages.

. I've been looking at other options recently.

. He's been working here since 2001.

Part of speech is a term for one of the eight

*Part of speech is a term for one of the eight* main categories into which words are classified according to their functions in sentences:

1/- Nouns: are names of a person, place or a thing, including feelings, ideas and qualities.
a)- proper nouns:
Names a particular person, place or a thing, eg : Anne, London, Ford
b)- Common nouns:
Names a whole category of persons, place or things, eg: Women, street, car.

2/- Pronouns: Used in place of a noun, eg: I, me, her, mine, theirs, who?, that, all, both...

3/- Verbs: Tells what a noun or pronoun is or does.
a)- Action verbs: Shows physical or mental activity, eg :run, go, think, forget
b)- Linking verbs:Links the subject to a word or phrase that renames and / or describes it, eg: - Jessy is the winner.
- You seem very tired.

4/- Adjectives: Modifies a noun or pronoun: tells what kind, how much, how many, or which one, eg : "Two happy little" boys with red balloons.

5/ Adverbs: Modifies an action verb, an adjective, or another adverb; tells where, when, how or to what extent/degree, eg: -
- He is playing "outside".
- We worked "quickly".
- They are leaving "soon"
- Micheal is "very" smart.

6/- Prepositions: Shows the relationship between the noun or pronoun that follows it and some other word in the sentence, eg: - The man "in" the blue car is going" to" the park.
- The letter is "from" him.

7/- Conjunctions: Parts of speech that join words, phrases or clauses: "and, for, yet, but, or, nor, so"
eg:- Jason "and" Eric work together.
- We were late, "so" we ate in the car.

8/- Interjections: Expresses surprise or emotion, eg: - "Oh"! The car's on fire! Help!

Spoken English Part 8

Other Ways to Say Beautiful

Good-looking; A good-looking man or woman is physically attractive
Example; You certainly make a good-looking engineer.

Alluring; very attractive or tempting; enticing
Example; She is very pretty, but not alluring.

Appealing; describes someone who is able to attract interest or is easy to like
Example; A place like that is not really appealing.

Lovely; Very beautiful or attractive
Example; George, this is such a lovely car.

Dazzling; extremely attractive or exciting.
Example; My friend has a dazzling display of basketball skills.

Elegant; tastefully fine or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc…
Example; The woman is elegant.

Gorgeous; Beautiful; very attractive
Example; My wife is gorgeous.

Graceful; to describe movements that are lovely and elegant
Example; All her attitudes were graceful.

Fine; good, good enough, healthy, well and etc…
Example; My health is fine now.

Exquisite; extraordinarily fine or admirable
Example; This restaurant offers some really exquisite dishes and meals.

Grand; important and large in degree
Example; My sister has all kinds of grand ideas.

Delightful; Causing delight; charming
Example; It’s always delightful to see you.

Cute; pleasant and attractive
Example; His baby is really cute.

Charming; pleasant, attractive
Example; She looks very charming everytime.

Fascinating; Extremely interesting
Examples; For me, sport is a fascinating subject.

Handsome; physically attractive in a traditional, male way
Example; She said that he was handsome.

Delicate; needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged
Example; That’s a delicate point.

Nice; Pleasing, agreeable
Example; She is nice person.

Pretty; pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness
Example; Spanish is pretty hard, isn’t it?

Splendid; excellent, or beautiful and impressive
Example; Welldone, She did a splendid job.

Divine; Very pleasing, delightful
Example; The cake tastes divine!

Magnificent; very goog, deserving to be admired
Example; They live in a magnificent house.

Pleasing; giving a feeling of satisfaction or enjoyment
Example; That song is very pleasing to the ear.

Beauteous; very attractive to look at
Example; You are looking beauteous.

Sublime; extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable
Example; That book has sublime descriptive passages and topics.

Marvellous; extremely good
Examples; He is a marvellous footballer.

Admirable; deserving respect or approval
Example; The doctor did an admirable job.

Wonderful; extremely good
Example; You are wonderful person. I like you man.

Stunning; extremely beautiful or attractive
Example; She makes the most stunning dresses.

How to build a strong personality

 Having a strong personality, nowadays, is of essence. It’s the ability to stand steadfast in the face of life and its vicissitudes during one’s lifetime. Yet, it stands to reason that we should point out the bare-bones of steps one should follow to reach this aim.

In my book, each person may have a particular strategy or perception regarding how to shape a sturdy personality.

Personally, I believe that reading tops the league, as the main step to start with in a bid to build up a strong personality, due to its effectiveness of shaping one’s mindset. With no a scintilla of doubt, the more books you read, the more stable and logical you grow, therefore provided with tremendous ideas and logical evidence, which are the most critical  weapons required in this present-day era, marked by the unstoppable flow of information launched every day. At this stage, through reading, we can surround ourselves by shields to protect our minds from any foreign potential attempts of hegemony over our thoughts. This high capacity plays an important role in dealing easily with conversations.

Furthermore, I rank experience second, as another essential tool, whose impact emerges as having great outcomes on the way we think and act. As a matter of fact, being sociable, leading a daily life marked by meeting people from different realms, will apparently affect how one could respond to certain situations, as follows, daily challenges, taking swift and down-to-earth decisions, as well as developing the way to understand and deal with people.

Having said that, we have to know that, the most important thing is that our moves in life should all be around a straight and plain aim. The effectiveness of having a clear vision imparts self-confidence to individuals, the quality people need to build their own future, and face the upcoming challenges boldly. What we should bear in mind is that we don’t live alone, by definition we belong to a society, hence we are sometimes forced us to swim against the tide to overcome some social and mental barriers, it’s a question of having the ability to resist and keep the focus on our idealistic purpose in life without showing any pinch of surrender. Having this stamina will pave the way for building an unbreakable personality.


All in all, building up a strong personality doesn’t occur in a vacuum, indeed, it’s a process contingent on having the ability of stand in the face of all hindrances, being unquenchable  when it comes to knowledge updating, and finally to be one’s own master.

GENERAL ENGLISH-SHORT TRICKS FOR SPOTTING ERROR PART ONE

RULES AND EXAMPLES
  1. Some nouns always take a singular verb.
Scenery, advice, information, machinery, stationery, furniture, abuse, fuel, rice, gram, issue, bedding, repair, news, mischief, poetry, business, economics, physics, mathematics, classic, ethics, athletics, innings, gallows.
(A) The scenery of Kashmir are enchanting. (Incorrect)
(B) The scenery of Kashmir is enchanting. (Correct)
(A) He has given advices. (Incorrect)
(B) He has given advice. (Correct)
(A) The Indian team defeated the English by innings. (Incorrect)
(B) The Indian team defeated the English by an innings. (Correct)
(A) Mathematics are a difficult subject. (Incorrect)
(B) Mathematics is a good / difficult subject. (Correct)
Note if you have to indicate that the number of news, advice, information or furniture is more than one, the examples listed below can be followed:
(A) I have a lot of news to tell you. (Incorrect)
(B) He has sold many pieces of his furniture. (Correct)

2. Some nouns are singular in form, but they are used as plural nouns and always take a plural verb.
Cattle, gentry, vermin, peasantry, artillery, people, clergy, company, police.
(A) The cattle is grazing in the ground. (Incorrect)
(B) The cattle are grazing in the ground. (Correct)
(A) The clergy is in the church. (Incorrect)

(B) The clergy are in the church. (Correct) 3. Some nouns are always used in a plural form and always take a plural verb.
Trousers, scissors, spectacles, stockings, shorts, measles, goods, alms, premises, thanks, tidings, annals, chattels, etc.
(A) Where is my trousers? Incorrect
(B) Where are my trousers? Correct
(A) Spectacles is now a costly item. Incorrect
(B) Spectacles are now a costly item. Correct

4. There are some nouns that indicate length, measure, money, weight or number. When they are preceded by a numeral, they remain unchanged in form.
Foot, meter, pair, score, dozen, head, year, hundred, thousand, million.
(A) It is a three – years degree course. Incorrect
(B) It is a three – year degree course. Correct
(A) I have ten dozens of shoes. Incorrect
(B) I have ten dozen of shoes. Correct

5. Collective nouns such a jury, public, team, committee, government, audience, orchestra, company, etc. are used both as singular; otherwise the verb will be plural
(A) The jury was divided in this case. Incorrect
(B) The jury were divided in this case. Correct
(A) The team have not come as yet. Incorrect
(B) The team has not come as yet. Correct

6. Some nouns have one meaning in the singular and another in the plural:
Advice = counsel advices = information
Air = atmosphere airs = proud
Authority = command, authorities = persons in power
Good = wise goods = property
Iron = metal irons = fetters, chains
Force = strength forces = army
Content = satisfaction, contents = things contained
Physic = medicine physics = physical sciences,
Respect = regards respects = compliments
Work = job works = compositions, factories,.
Earning = income earnings = showings
Quarter = one – fourth quarters = houses
Examples
(A) Air is necessary for human life.
(B) It is bad to put on airs.
(A) I have eaten one quarter of the cake.
(B) I live in the government quarters.

7. People are often confused or they commit mistake in the use of certain nouns.
(A) Lecturership is wrong: lectureship is correct.
(a) There are twenty candidates for lecturership. Incorrect
(b) There are twenty candidates for lectureship. Correct
(B) Freeship is wrong; free – studentship is correct.
(a) Ramesh has applied for freeship. Incorrect
(b) Ramesh has applied for free – studentship. Correct
(C) Boarding is wrong; boarding house is correct.
(a) Mohan lives in a boarding. Incorrect
(b) Mohan lives in a boarding house. Correct
(D) Family members is wrong; members of the family is correct.
(a) Vivek and Ramesh are my family members. Incorrect
(b) Vivek and Ramesh are the members of my family. Correct
(E) English teacher is wrong; the teacher of English is correct.
(a) Dr. Raina is our English teacher. Incorrect
(b) Dr. Raina is our teacher of English. Correct
(F) Cousin – brother or sister is wrong; only cousin is correct.
(a) Geeta is my cousin sister. Incorrect
(b) Geeta is my cousin. Correct
(G) Room in a compartment or a bench means unoccupied set.
(a) There is no room on this bench. Correct
(H) Our, yours, hers, theirs are correct.
(a) This house is our’s. Incorrect
(b) This house is ours. Correct
Note: The same principle applies to ‘yours ‘, ‘hers’ and ‘theirs’.
(I) Wages means punishments when used in singular.
(a) The wages of sin is death.
(J) It also means charges for the labour when used in plural sense.
(b) The wages of daily workers have been raised.

8. Also remember the subtle difference in the usage of these pairs of nouns
(A) The noun ‘habit’ applies only to an individual whereas ‘custom’ applies to a society or country.
(a) Poor children often become a victim of bad habits.
(b) Tribal in India have many interesting customs.
(B) ‘Cause’ product a result, while ‘reason’ explains or justifies a cause.
(a) Scientists try to find out the cause of a phenomenon.
(b) You have a good reason to be pleased with your students.
(C) ‘Man’ is used in ordinary sense while ‘gentleman’ is a man of character.
(a) Man is mortal.
(b) He is a gentleman at large.
(D) ‘Men’ – plural of man: ‘people’ is used for persons.
(a) There are five men in the room.
(b) The people of Bihar are simple.
(E) ‘Shade’ – a place sheltered from the sun; ‘shadow’ – the shade of a distinct form or object.
(a) The villagers sat under the shade of trees.
(b) He is even afraid of his own shadow.
(F) ‘Cost’ – amount paid by the shopkeeper; ‘price’ – amount paid by the customer.
(a) The cost of production of automobile items has gone up.
(b) Sometimes the buyers have to pay higher price for necessary items.
(G) ‘House’ – a building to live in: ‘Home’ – one’s native place.
(a) Quarters area houses allotted to us for a definite period.
(b) My home town is Muzaffapur.
(H) ‘House’ – a building to live in; ‘Home’ – one’s native place.
(a) The shopkeepers welcome customer with smiles.
(b) The lawyer discusses the cases of his clients.

9. A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in person, number and gender.
For example:
Every man must bring his luggage.
All students must do their home work.
Each of the girls must carry her own bag.
Each students must bring their books.
Each student must bring his books.

10. While using ‘everybody’ ‘everyone’, ‘anybody’, and ‘each’ the pronoun of the masculine or the feminine gender is used according to the content.
I shall be happy to help each of the boys in this practice.
But when the sex is not mentioned, we use the pronoun of the masculine gender.
Anyone can do this job if he tries.
Each of the six boys in the class has finished their tasks.
Incorrect
Each of the six boys in the class has finished his task.
Correct

11. The pronoun ‘one’ must be followed by ‘one’s’.
One must finish his task in time. Incorrect
One must finish one’s task in time. Correct

12. Enjoy, apply, resign, acquit, drive, exert, avail, pride, absent, etc., when used as transitive verbs, always take a reflexive pronoun after them. When ‘self’ is added to ‘my’, ‘your’, ‘him’, ‘her’, and ‘it’, and ‘selves’ to our and them – they are known as reflexive pronouns.
He absented from the class.
He absented himself form the class.

13. ‘Who’ denotes the subject and ‘whom’ is used for the object?
Whom do you think won the award? Incorrect
Who do you think won the award? Correct
Who area you talking to? Incorrect
Whom are your talking to? Correct

14. When two or more singular nouns are joined together by ‘either or’; ‘neither nor’, ; and ‘or’, the pronoun is singular.
Either Ram or Shyam will give their book. Incorrect
Either Ram or shyam will give his book. Correct

15. When a singular and a plural noun are joined by ‘or’, ‘nor’, the pronoun must be plural.
Either the engineer or his mechanics failed in his duty. Incorrect
Either the engineer or his mechanics failed in their duty. Correct

16. ‘Whose’ is used for living persons and ‘which’ for lifeless objects.
Which book did you select? Incorrect
Whose photograph is lying there? Correct
What book do you read? Incorrect
Which book do you read? Correct

17. ‘Each other’ is used when there are two subjects or objects and ‘one another’ when there are more than two.
Rameo and Juliet loved each other
Those five friends, who are sitting there, love one another.
All the students of the class are friendly; they love each other. Incorrect
All the students of the class are friendly. Correct

18. When a pronoun stands for a collective noun, it must be in the singular number and in the neuter gender if the collective noun is viewed as a whole.
The jury gave ‘its’ verdict.
Here the ‘jury’ gives the idea of one whole.
If the collective noun conveys the idea of separate individuals comprising the whole, the pronoun standing for it must be plural.
The jury were divided in their opinions.
Here, the ‘jury’ gives the idea of several individuals.
The team are divided in this opinion about playing on Sunday. Incorrect
The team are divided in their opinion about playing on Sunday. Correct

19. If pronouns of different persons are to be used together in a sentence, the serial order of persons should be as follows; second person + third + first person in a good normal sentences. But in fault is to be confessed, the order will be; first person + second person + third person. RULE-231
You, he and I have finished the work. Normal sentences
I, you and he are to blame. Confession [memory tool-Put urself first in bad sense/bad works :)] Ram, I and you have finished our studies. Incorrect
You, Ram and I have finished our studies. Correct

20. ‘Some’ is used in affirmative sentences to express quantity or degree. ‘Any’ is uses in negative or interrogative sentences.
I shall buy some apples.
I shall not buy any apples.
Have you bought any apples?
But ‘some’ may be correctly used in interrogative sentences which are, in fact, requests.
Will you please give me some milk?
I shall read any book. Incorrect
I shall read some book. Correct
Have you bought some apples? Incorrect
Have you bought any apples? Correct

21. The use of ‘few’, ‘a few’’ and ‘the few’ should be used with care. They denote ‘number’.
‘Few’ means ‘not many’. It is the opposite of many. A ‘few’ is positive and means ‘some at least’. It is the opposite of none. ‘The few’ means ‘whatever there is’.
A few men are free from fault. Incorrect
Few men are free from fault. Correct
Here the sense is negative and thus ‘a few’ is wrong.
Few boys will pass in the examination. Incorrect
A few boys will pass in the examination. Correct
Here the sense is positive and thus ‘few’ is incorrect.
I have already read a few books that are on the bookshelf. Incorrect
I have already read t he few books that are on the bookshelf. Correct
Here the sense is ‘whatever there is’.

22. Use of ‘less’ and ‘fewer’
‘Less’ denote quantity and ‘fewer’ denote number.
No less than fifty persons were killed. Incorrect
No fewer than fifty persons were killed. Correct
There are no fewer than five litres of water in the jug. Incorrect
There are no less than five litres of water in the jug. Correct

23. Use of little, a little, the little.
‘Little’ means ‘hardly any’
There is a little hope of his recovery. Incorrect
There is a little hope of his recovery correct
‘A little’ means ‘some’, though not much.
Little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Incorrect
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Correct
‘The little means ‘not much but all there is’.
The little milk that is in the pot may be used for the patient. Incorrect
The little milk that is in the pot may be used for the patient. Correct

24. Use of elder, older.
‘Older’ refers to persons as well as things and is followed by ‘than’.
Ram is elder than all other boys of this area. Incorrect
Ram is older than all other boys of this area. Correct
‘Elder’ is used for members of the family.
Suresh is my older brother. Incorrect
Suresh is my elder brother. Correct

25. normally ‘than’ is used in the comparative degree, but with words like superior, inferior, senior, junior, prior, anterior, posterior and prefer ‘to’ is used.
Shelley is junior than Wordsworth. Incorrect
Shelley is junior to Wordsworth. Correct
I prefer reading than sleeping. Incorrect
I prefer reading to sleeping. Correct

26. when a comparison is made by using a comparative followed by ‘than’, the word ‘other’ must be exclude the thing compared form the class of things with which it is compared.
He is stronger than any man. Incorrect
He is stronger than any other man. Correct
‘Any man’ includes the man himself and thus the sentences will be absurd.

27. In some cases, the comparison is subtle and must be given proper attention.
The climate of Ranchi is better then Gaya. Incorrect
Here the comparison should be between the climate of Ranchi and the climate of Gaya.
The climate of Ranchi is better than the climate of Gaya. Correct
Or
The climate of Ranchi is better than that of Gaya. Correct
‘That of’ means ‘the climate of’
If the traits are in plural, it will be ‘those of’.
The clothes of DCM are better than those of Mafatalal.
The scenery of Kashmir is better than Shimla. Incorrect
The scenery of Kashmir is better than that of shimla. Correct

28. ‘many a’ is always followed by the singular verb.
Many a man were followed by the singular verb. Incorrect
Many a man was drowned in the area. Correct

29. If the subject is ‘the number of’ the singular verb is used.
The number of students are very small. Incorrect
The number of students is very small. Correct

30. When ‘as well as’, ‘along with’, together with’, ‘no less than’, ‘in addition to’ and ‘not’ and ‘with’ join two subjects, the verb will be according to the first subject.
Ram, as well as his ten friends, are going. Incorrect
Ram, as well as his ten friends, is going. Correct
The teacher, along with the students, were going. Incorrect
The teacher, along with the students, was going. Correct

GENERAL ENGLISH- Important synonyms

1. abandon - discontinue 2. abnegation - self denial
3. abrade - roughen
4. abridge - shorten
5. abroad - overseas
6. accord - agreement
7. admit - confess
8. affable - friendly
9. agree - consent
10. alike - same
11. allow - permit
12. amazing - wonderful
13. amenities - courtesies
14. amount - quantity
15. anathema - curse
16. anger - enrage
17. angry - furious
18. angry - mad
19. answer - reply
20. answer - response
21. ask - inquire
22. attire - dress
23. away - absent
24. awful - terrible
25. baby - infant
26. bad - wicked
27. barbarian - uncivilized
28. bashful - confident
29. beautiful - pretty
30. becoming - fitting
31. beg - implore
32. begin - commence
33. begin initiate
34. belly - stomach
35. bemoan - mourn
36. berate - scold
37. big - huge
38. big - large
39. bizarre - weird
40. blank - empty
41. brave - bold
42. brave - courageous
43. break - smash
44. bright - shining
45. broad - wide
46. bucket - pail
47. busy - active
48. calamity - disaster
49. calm - quiet
50. candy - sweets
51. cash - sprint
52. center - middle
53. change - transform
54. chiefly - mainly
55. choosy - picky
56. close - shut
57. collect - gather
58. come - arrive
59. commemorate - remember
60. complete - total
61. confine - restrict
62. confuse - mixed Up
63. connoisseur - specialist
64. considerate - thoughtful
65. contrary - opposite
66. cool - chilly
67. correct - right
68. crooked - curved
69. cry - bellow
70. cunning - clever
71. cut - prick
72. dangerous - hazardous
73. dangerous - risky
74. dark - dim
75. dawdle - evaluate
76. daybreak - dawn
77. debilitate - weaken
78. decide - determine
79. dedicated - committed
80. definite - distinct
81. deflect - pervert
82. deify - worship
83. deliberate - planned
84. delicate - fragile
85. delicious - palatable
86. denounce - condemn
87. describe - portray
88. destiny - fate
89. destroy - ruin
90. difference - dissimilarity
91. diligent - industrious
92. disclose - reveal
93. discount - reduction
94. disgrace - shame
95. disparity - unlikeness
96. dissolute - immortal
97. do - execute
98. dull - tiresome
99. eager - curious
100. eager - keen

GENERAL ENGLISH- Articles

Articles

The articles a/an (the indefinite article) and the (the definite article) belong to a group of words called determiners. They normally go at the beginning of noun phrases.
Alice is a financial advisor.
She is working for an insurance company.
I have been to the doctor.
Can I talk to the manager?


What are articles used for?
Articles are used to show whether we are talking about things that are known both to the speaker and to the listener or that are not known to them both. Articles can also show whether we are talking about things in general or particular things.

Points to be noted
A singular countable noun normally has an article or other determiner (my, this, her, some etc.) with it. We can say a dog, my dog, that dog or every dog, but not just dog.
I saw a child in the store.
They have a house in the city.
Can I use your car?
He is my friend.
Who is that boy in the red shirt?
Plural and uncountable nouns can be used with or without an article or other determiner.
Children usually rush about.
Milk is rich in nutrients.
Is there any milk in the bottle?
Water is precious.
Time is money.


The Definite Article
The is called the definite article because it is used to refer to a particular person or thing.
Call the man waiting outside.
Revenge is the main theme of this play.


Uses
To talk about a person/thing already mentioned
When a person/thing has been mentioned earlier, the definite article is used in later references to that particular person/thing.
I saw a beggar near the bus stop; the fellow came to me with outstretched hands.


To talk about a person/thing known to the listener
We use the definite article (the) before a noun when we expect the listener/reader to know which particular person(s) or thing(s) we are talking about.
Can I talk to the manager? (The listener knows which person is meant.)
I have been to the doctor. (Which doctor? My doctor.)
The book you want is out of print. (Which book? The one you want.)
The child was crying. (Which child? The one I met in the store.)
Let us go to the park. (Which park? The one in the town.)


To talk about unique things or events
We use the to talk about unique things or events.
The French Revolution began in 1789. (Unique: because there has been only one French revolution.)
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
Most nouns that represent things that are the only ones of their kind also take the before them.
Examples are: the sun, the moon, the earth, the city, the Nile, the country, the sea, the weather etc.
This use of the is possible even when we are talking about somebody/something that the listener knows nothing about?
You don’t know the Hiltons, do you? (The use of the makes it clear that there is only one Hilton family in the speaker’s social environment.)


With expressions referring to our physical environment
The is used in a number of expressions referring to our physical environment.
Examples are: the town, the weather, the rain, the wind, the country, the sunshine, the sea, the city etc.
I prefer the country to the city.
The earth is the only planet that supports life.


With adjectives referring to a particular class of people
We use the before certain adjectives referring to a particular class of people.
Examples are: the blind, the dead, the poor, the disabled etc.
The rich are not always happy.
The accused was sent on bail.
The educated should teach the illiterate.


With superlatives
Superlative adjectives take the before them.
She is the eldest member in the family.
The Nile is the longest river in the world.


With singular nouns that represent a whole class
We use the before a singular noun when it is used to represent the whole class of things to which it belongs.
The lotus is a lovely flower.
Can the leopard change its spots?
The camel is the ship of the desert.


The indefinite article
A singular countable noun always has an article or another determiner with it.
The indefinite article a/an is used to talk about one particular person or thing when the listener does not know which one is meant, or when it does not matter which one.
She married an old man.
They have a big house in the city.
You had better consult a doctor.
I saw a hawker selling his wares on the street.
A man came and knocked at the door.
A/an is also used to talk about any one member of a class.
A teacher must have patience. (=any teacher)
A spider has eight legs. (=any spider)
A dog is faithful to its master.
A parrot can repeat what you say.


Cases where the indefinite article should not be used
With plural and uncountable nouns
The indefinite article cannot used before plural and uncountable nouns.
Apples are red.
Computers are expensive.
Time is money.


With possessives
We cannot use the indefinite article with possessives. We use double possessives instead.
He is a friend of mine. (NOT He is a my friend.)


With adjectives without nouns
We cannot use the indefinite article with an adjective alone (without a noun).
She is a beautiful girl.
She is beautiful. (NOT She is a beautiful.)


Cases where articles should not be used
With uncountable nouns
Articles are not used with uncountable nouns when we make general statements.
I love coffee. (NOT... a coffee OR the coffee)
Milk is rich in nutrients. (NOT The milk OR a milk)
We can't do without water. (NOT The water OR a water)
She likes reading books. (NOT...the reading books OR a reading books)


With the names of countries
We do not use articles with the names of countries.
Japan is a developed nation. (NOT The Japan)
I have been to England. (NOT...to the England)
India is a secular republic. (NOT The India)
He has just returned from South Africa. (NOT ...the South Africa)
But we use 'the' if the name of the country or organization specifically states that it is a collection of states. (For example, The United States, The United Arab Emirates, The United Nations etc.)
He is leaving for the United States tomorrow.
The United Nations is an international organization of countries created to promote world peace and cooperation.


With the names of languages
We do not use articles with the names of languages.
Hindi is the national language of India.
It is not easy to learn French.
English is spoken in many parts of the world.


With the names of meals
We do not use articles with the names of meals.
We have lunch at midday. (NOT...the lunch)
We have dinner in the evening. (NOT...the dinner)
Breakfast is the first meal of the day. (NOT...the breakfast)


With proper nouns
We do not use articles with proper nouns (the names of people, places etc.)
Alice is an architect. (NOT The Alice or a Alice)
Mary is my friend. (NOT The Mary)
Delhi is the capital of India.
But we use 'the' with plural names.
We are having dinner with the Smiths.
The Sharmas are very kind.


With titles and names
We do not use articles with titles and names.
Princess Diana was killed in a car accident.
President Kennedy was assassinated.
But we say, the queen of England, the President of USA

With years
We do not use articles before years.
India won freedom in 1947. (NOT...in the 1947)
I was born in 1979.


With possessives and demonstratives
We do not use articles before possessives (my, your, their etc.) and demonstratives (this, that, these, those).
This is my book. (NOT This is a my book.)
I like this car. (NOT I like the this car.)


With days
Articles are not used to talk about the coming or last day/month.
See you on Friday. (=Coming Friday)
We are leaving for the US next week. (NOT ...the next week.)
But we use articles with the names of days of the week and months if we are talking about particular days or months.
We met on a rainy Friday.
It was a wet Monday in May.
She died on the Thursday after the accident.


What to use - a/an or the?
The indefinite article a/an is used to talk about one particular person or thing when the listener does not know which one is meant.
I saw a child in the toy store.
She married an old man.
A girl answered the phone.
The definite article is used when the listener knows which particular person or thing is meant.
The child was crying. (You know which child - the one I met in the toy store.)
I went to the doctor yesterday.
The girl who answered the phone was polite. (You know which girl - the one who answered the phone.)
The first time you speak of something/somebody use a/an, the next time you repeat the same noun use the.
To talk about things in general, we normally use a singular countable noun with a/an.
A spider has eight legs.
An apple is red.
Note that we can also use a plural noun with no article to make a general statement.
Children need love.
Spiders have eight legs.
Teachers must have patience.
Apples are red.
Computers are expensive.
Sometimes we use a singular noun with the to make general statements. This is particularly common before the names of instruments and inventions.
Who invented the computer?
I would like to learn the violin.


The difference between some/any and no article
Uncountable and plural nouns are often used either with some/any or with no article. Usually there is no difference of meaning.
I need (some) writing paper.
Have you got (any) rice?


The difference
We use some/any when we are talking about limited but rather indefinite number or quantities. We use no article when we are thinking about unlimited numbers or quantities, or not thinking about numbers/quantities at all.

Compare:
We have bought some eggs. (Limited quantity)
Do you like eggs? (No idea of number)
Is there any milk in the bottle? (Limited quantity)
Milk has a sweet taste. (No idea of quantity)
We bought a lot of apples yesterday.
Apples are red. (General statement)
I would like a little coffee, please.
We planted some trees in the garden. (Limited number)
There were trees on either side of the road. (No idea of number)


Common expressions without articles
In some common fixed expressions to do with place, time and movement, normally countable nouns are treated as uncountable, without articles. Examples are:
To/at/in/from school
To/at/from university/college (GB)
To/in/from college (US)
To/at/in/into/from church
To/in/into/out of bed/prison
To/in/into/out of hospital (GB)
To/at/from work
To/at sea
To/in/from town
At/from home
Leave/start/enter school/university/college
By day
At night
By car/bus/bicycle/plane/train/tube/boat
On foot
By radio/phone/letter/mail
With place nouns, similar expressions with articles may have different meanings.

Compare:
I met her at college. (When we were students)
I met her at the college. (The college is just a meeting place.)
In American English, university and hospital are not used without articles.

Articles: special rules and exceptions
Articles are often dropped in double expressions, particularly with prepositions. Examples are:
With knife and fork (NOT With a knife and a fork) (NOT With a knife and fork)
Husband and wife (NOT a husband and a wife)
From top to bottom (NOT From the top to the bottom)
Inch by inch
On land and sea
Note that articles are not usually dropped when singular nouns follow prepositions.
You can’t get there without a car. (NOT You can’t get there without car.)

Both and all
The definite article the is often dropped after both.
Both children are good at singing.
OR Both the children are good at singing.
And we often leave out the between all and a number.
You can take all the three shirts.
OR You can take all three shirts.

Kind of
The article a/an is usually dropped after kind of, sort of, type of and similar expressions.
What kind of person is she? (NOT What kind of a person is she?)
What sort of bird is that?

Exclamations
We use a/an with singular countable nouns in exclamations after what.
What a pretty girl! (NOT What pretty girl!)
What a sweet song!
Note that a/an cannot be used with uncountable nouns.
What nonsense! (NOT What a nonsense!)

Place names
Articles are used with the names of:
Seas (the Pacific, the Atlantic)
Mountains (the Alps, the Himalayas)
Island groups (the West Indies)
Rivers (the Nile, the Amazon, the Thames)
Deserts (the Sahara, the Atacama)
We usually use no article with the names of continents, countries, states, departments etc. Examples are: Asia, India, France, Texas, Beijing etc.

Exceptions
We say: the People’s Republic of China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Netherlands, the Hague 

ENGLISH PHRASES AND IDIOMS FOR EVERYDAY USE

 • take a dim view of something - disapprove of something - My sister takes a dim view of the way I raise my children.

• take a break - stop for rest - Let’s take a break, I’m tired.

• take advantage of - use for one's own benefit, to profit from - We took advantage of the low prices and bought a computer and a monitor.

• take after - be like one of the parents - Tom takes after his father in character, and after his mother in appearance.

• take a stand on something - make a firm opinion/decision on smth. People need to take a stand on the issue of nuclear weapons.

• take care of - look after, protect, see that smth. is done properly - Can you take care of my dog while I’m away? Tom takes good care of his car.

• take hold of something - take, hold -Take hold of this rope and pull.

• take into account - consider smth. - You must take into account her old age.
• take it easy - relax, be calm - Take it easy, everything will be OK.

• take (it) for granted - accept as given - Mother's love is always taken for granted by children.

• take one's breath away - That great view took my breath away.

• take one's time - do slowly - Don't hurry. Take your time.

• take one’s word for it - believe -Take my word for it, he won’t go there.

• take pains - try hard to do it well - He took pains to make his report perfect.

• take part in smth. - participate in - Mary is going to take part in the show.

• take place - happen - The accident took place on Oak Street.

• take someone's mind off things - distract from fixed ideas/thoughts Go to a concert or a movie to take your mind off things.

• take steps - take action /measures - We need to take steps against it.

• take the words right out of one's mouth - say the same before somebody
else says it - I was about to say the same! You took the words right out of my mouth.

• take time - take a long time - It takes time to get used to a new place.

• take time off - be absent from work - He took time off to attend the wedding.

• take turns - alternate doing something one after another - We went to Minsk by car. We didn't get tired because we took turns driving

• talk back - answer rudely - Don't talk back to the teacher!

• talk it over - discuss - I'll talk it over with my family.

• tell apart - see the difference - Can you tell the twins apart?

• That's just the point. - That's it. - That's just the point! I hate this job!

• the writing on the wall - a sign of future events (usually, trouble) - The plane crashed. Tim said he saw the writing on the wall about this flight.

• not think much of - think low - I don't think much of her cooking.

• think over - consider carefully - Think over your answer. Think it over carefully.

• till one is blue in the face - try hard - I repeated it till I was blue in the face!

• to make a long story short - in short -To make a long story short, we won.

• to say the least - to make the minimum comment about smth. - самое малое, что можно сказать - The film was boring and long, to say the least.

• try on - put on new clothes to test them for size or look -Try on this leather coat, it's very good. She tried it on, but it didn’t fit her at all.

• try one's hand at something - try - I want to try my hand at painting.

• turn on / off - switch on / off - Turn on the radio. Turn off the water.


• turn out to be - result/end this way - He turned out to be a very good actor.
• turn over a new leaf - make a fresh start in life, work, etc. - He promises to turn over a new leaf and quit alcohol for good.

• turn the tide - reverse the course of events -The new evidence turned the tide, and the defendant was acquitted of charges.

11 Tips on How You Can Improve Your English Speaking Skills

This is the most asked question by the English Learners around the world.question by the English Learners around the world.

English is the world’s lingua franca, a common language that people with different native languages use to exchange ideas.

Thanks a lot to English, people from completely different native languages—maybe Hindi, French and Japanese—can come together and have a great conversation with each other.

English is now spread across countries and various cultures, and the ability to speak this language well provides many opportunities for your career and for your social life.

The more fluent you are in English, the more interesting, exciting and insightful conversations you can make with the people around.

It adds more ability in your life-enriching experiences like traveling, studying and working abroad, not only in English Speaking Countries but also in many other countries where English is widely used.

The world is your oyster (the world is yours) and English is the language of the world. So, learn English.

The good news is that you can easily improve English speaking skills without a classroom partner or stressful lessons. It’s totally possible to have fun and master speaking a language at the same time.

Pronouncing the words correctly is the key to expression, but it is not everything you need. This article will take you ahead of the initial aspects to reach communicative ability.

How to Improve Your English-Speaking Skills

Make a Strong Base

In order to articulate yourself powerfully in English, you need a broad variety of glossary and the correct articulation.
 
Develop your vocabulary

Learn New Words Every Day with Suniltams

Learning new words a day in, day out is a good way to extend your word power. Commit to a fitting goal: it can be three daily words or it can be ten daily words. But, You should learn new words daily.

Even if you only have time to learn one new word per day, it is still worth trying. By learning one word every day, after one year you will have learned 365 new English words. Isn’t it?

Write the number down to remind yourself often. If you have a learning associate, share it with her/him so that she/he can check on your advancement.

Some good resources for words are the news, songs and TV shows, depending on your daily habits. If you love listening to music, pay attention to the lyrics and take note of the words you do not know. Songs often contain a lot of useful vocabularies, phrases, and expressions, hence, they are great for learning English. You can do the same thing with Suniltams Videos.

Learn Words in Phrases and Chunks

It is significant that you learn words in groups. For example, you refer to beverages as a glass of wine, a pint of beer, a cup of tea, a pot of coffee, etc. It is better to learn those phrases than merely wine, beer, tea and so on.

You can also benefit from learning words that are connected. The moon has four phases during a lunar month: crescent, gibbon, waxing and waning. It is more competent to learn all four words at the same time.

Improve your accent

You might know a lot of words, but if you fail to say them correctly, you will not be understood. That seems like a waste of the time spent on remembering words, right?

When using online dictionaries such as Macmillan and Merriam-Webster, make use of the little speaker symbol to check the pronunciation of any word that you are not sure about. There are English pronunciation tutorials on YouTube or podcasts like English Pronunciation Pod or American English Pronunciation to teach you the many aspects of American English pronunciation.

When you are ready for something more challenging, try out tongue twisters. Some examples are available here. Personally, I love the Fork handles sketch from the show “The Two Ronnies.” It might not be a typical example of everyday conversation, but it shows you the richness of spoken English. Besides, you will have a good laugh.

Learn the natural flow of English

Being able to say individual words correctly is great, but the secret of speaking fluently lies in the flow of sentences. Whenever you read a piece of poetry, listen to a melodic song or watch a hilarious sitcom, pay attention to the following:

    Notice how native speakers link words together: joining two sounds, making a sound to disappear or changing a sound for a better flow.
    Contractions are abridged forms of two words. For example:
        I + am =I’m
        he + will =he’ll
        they + have =they’ve
        do + not = don’t
    There are stressed syllables in a word and stressed words in a sentence.
    The rhythm is the overall result of stress, contractions, and linking. It is the ups and downs, the musical feature of English.

Techniques to Improve English Speaking Skills

Now that you have a strong foundation, you can apply some techniques to hone (improve) your English speaking skills.

Speech Shadowing

In a nutshell, this technique is about imitation. You listen to how a native speaker says something and try to copy it.

    Pick your favorite video with subtitles.Make sure that it is something you enjoy watching because you will…
    Listen to it many times.Listen to the video once and read the subtitles to get a good grasp of the general content and flow. While you are playing it again, complete the next step.
    Imitate the narrator sentence by sentence. Listen. Pause. Speak. Record (optional). Copy the speech pattern as best as you can. If you choose to record your practice, you can compare yours and the original. Or else, just listen to your own sound and be critical of the difference or similarity. Repeat this step until the end of the video.

Self-talk

Talk to yourself in English loudly. It can be anything from a suggestion like, “Shall we go get a glass of water?” or a reminder, “I need to do a load of laundry today.”

Alternatively, pick up a book and read a couple of pages out loud. This exercise might slow down your reading, but it will speed up your speaking skills.

You can also record yourself, listen to the recording and watch out for any wrong pronunciations. If it is possible, ask for feedback from a native speaker.

Think in English

If you already think in English, it takes less time to produce or respond in everyday conversations. No translation needed!

A good way to start rethinking is to keep a diary where you express your daily thoughts in English. It does not have to be perfect, it is more about getting out thoughts in English with less and less effort.

Rephrase a story in English

Take the challenge a step further by retelling a story. You retrace other people’s line of thoughts in your own words.

I would start with a familiar story from your civilization. Your translation needs to convey not only the meaning of words but all rhetorical and cultural nuances.

On the other hand, you can choose different words to retell a simple story in English. Start from the basics, reading something like a fairy tale or a fable. Either way will be beneficial to your English communication skills.

Frequently Practice to Improve Your English Speaking Skills

Practice makes perfect, so do speak English in plenty. Some people think that they do not have the opportunity to practice speaking because they do not live in the US or another English-speaking country. They might also be discouraged because English is not used at their workplace, or they do not know any native speakers.

There is some validity in those excuses, but do not let them hinder your learning. Thanks to the growth of globalization and technology, you have more chances than ever to practice speaking English. You’ll find many ideas below.

Participate in public speaking events

Big universities, theaters and culture societies organize events like open debates, spoken word readings, and improvised storytelling gatherings. These are places where you can come and mingle with like-minded people and practice speaking English.

Many cities are now hosting TED or TEDx talks where you can register to participate and share your innovative ideas. Check the events page of your local university to see if there are any available. It might be a nerve-racking experience, but it would be great for your English!

Go to language Clubs

If public speaking terrifies you (and I know it does for many), you can opt for language cafes. Those cafes create a friendly and relaxing atmosphere for people who want to practice and exchange languages.

You can find language cafes through local universities or the Meetup groups available in your cities.

Using apps

Another option is to use an app to talk to native speakers online, in the comfort of your own home. Some popular apps are HelloTalk, Tandem, WeSpeke. Basically, you register for an account, introduce yourself, your native language and your hobbies. The app will find you some matches—the people who speak English and want to practice the language you know well. All you need to do is to press a few buttons and start talking.

Chat with Siri

I find chatting with Siri is a great way to force myself to speak more clearly. As Siri is a machine, you cannot rely on environmental clues and facial gestures to get your ideas across. Your words are the only tool you have to make yourself understood. Thus, you need to speak as clearly and precisely as you could.

Another plus point of using Siri is that she is always available (as long as your phone is charged and connected to a WiFi network). Just press the home button and start asking questions.

If you own an Android smartphone, you can practice speaking with Google Now.

So, off you go! Choose your favored method to enlarge your vocabulary, correct your articulation, and improve your English speaking with the methods that are right for you.

Do not forget to practice as much as possible.

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100 Mostly Small But Expressive Interjections

They often seem disreputable, like sullen idlers loitering in a public thoroughfare, but they actually do a lot of hard work and are usually persnickety about the tasks to which they are put. They are interjections — one class of them, anyway: those lacking etymological origins but packed with meaning.

But how do you know how to distinguish similar ones — or spell them, for that matter? Here’s an incomplete inventory of interjections (not including variations of actual words such as yeah for yes or onomatopoeic echoes of externally produced sounds like boom):

Ack communicates disgust or dismissal.

Ah can denote positive emotions like relief or delight (generally, pronounced with a long a).

Aha signals triumph or surprise, or perhaps derision.

Ahem is employed to gain attention.

Argh, often drawn out with additional h’s, is all about frustration.

Aw can be dismissive or indicative of disappointment, or, when drawn out, expressive of sympathy or adoration.

Aye denotes agreement.

Bah is dismissive.

Blah communicates boredom or disappointment.

Blech (or bleah or bleh) implies nausea.

Boo is an exclamation to provoke fright.

Boo-hoo is imitative of crying and is derisive.

Boo-ya (with several spelling variants) is a cry of triumph.

Bwah-hah-hah (variously spelled, including mwah-hah-hah) facetiously mimics the stereotypical archvillain’s triumphant laugh.

D’oh is the spelling for the muttering accompanying Homer Simpson’s trademark head-slapping self-abuse.

Duh derides someone who seems dense.

Eek indicates an unpleasant surprise.

Eh, with a question mark, is a request for repetition or confirmation of what was just said; without, it is dismissive.

Er (sometimes erm) plays for time.

Ew denotes disgust, intensified by the addition of one or more e’s and/or w’s.

Feh (and its cousin meh) is an indication of feeling underwhelmed or disappointed.

Gak is an expression of disgust or distaste.

Ha expresses joy or surprise, or perhaps triumph.

Ha-ha (with possible redoubling) communicates laughter or derision.

Hamana-hamana, variously spelled, and duplicated as needed, implies speechless embarrassment.

Hardy-har-har, or har-har repeated as needed, communicates mock amusement.

Hee-hee is a mischievous laugh, while its variants heh and heh-heh (and so on) can have a more derisive connotation.

Hey can express surprise or exultation, or can be used to request repetition or call for attention.

Hist signals the desire for silence.

Hm, extended as needed, suggests curiosity, confusion, consternation, or skepticism.

Hmph (also hrmph or humph) indicates displeasure or indignation.

Ho-ho is expressive of mirth, or (along with its variant oh-ho) can indicate triumph of discovery.

Ho-hum signals indifference or boredom.

Hubba-hubba is the vocal equivalent of a leer.

Huh (or hunh) is a sign of disbelief, confusion, or surprise, or, with a question mark, is a request for repetition.

Hup, from the sound-off a military cadence chant, signals beginning an exerting task.

Hurrah (also hoorah, hooray, and hurray, and even huzzah) is an exclamation of triumph or happiness.
Ick signals disgust.

Lah-de-dah denotes nonchalance or dismissal, or derision about pretension.

Mm-hmm, variously spelled, is an affirmative or corroborating response.

Mmm, extended as needed, conveys palatable or palpable pleasure.

Mwah is suggestive of a kiss, often implying unctuous or exaggerated affection.

Neener-neener, often uttered in a series of three repetitions, is a taunt.

Now (often repeated “Now, now”) is uttered as an admonition.

Oh is among the most versatile of interjections. Use it to indicate comprehension or acknowledgment (or, with a question mark, a request for verification), to preface direct address (“Oh, sir!”), as a sign of approximation or example (“Oh, about three days”), or to express emotion or serves as a response to a pain or pleasure. (Ooh is a variant useful for the last two purposes.) 

Oh-oh (or alternatives in which oh is followed by various words) is a warning response to something that will have negative repercussions.

Olé, with an accent mark over the e, is borrowed from Spanish and is a vocal flourish to celebrate a deft or adroit maneuver.

Ooh, with o’s repeated as needed, conveys interest or admiration, or, alternatively, disdain.

Ooh-la-la is a response to an attempt to impress or gently mocks pretension or finery.

Oops (and the jocular diminutive variation oopsie or oopsy and the variant whoops) calls attention to an error or fault.

Ouch (or ow, extended as needed) signals pain or is a response to a harsh word or action.

Oy, part of Yiddish expressions such as oy gevalt (equivalent to “Uh-oh”), is a lament of frustration, concern, or self-pity.

Pff, extended as needed, expresses disappointment, disdain, or annoyance.

Pfft, or phfft, communicates abrupt ending or departure or is a sardonic dismissal akin to pff.

Phew, or pew, communicates disgust, fatigue, or relief. (Phooey, also spelled pfui, is a signal for disgust, too, and can denote dismissal as well. PU and P.U. are also variants.)

Poof is imitative of a sudden disappearance, as if by magic.

Pooh is a contemptuous exclamation.

Pshaw denotes disbelief, disapproval, or irritation or, alternatively, communicates facetious self-consciousness.
Psst calls for quiet.

Rah, perhaps repeated, signals triumph.

Shh (extended as necessary) is an imperative for silence.

Sis boom bah is an outdated encouraging cry, most likely to be used mockingly now.

Tchah communicates annoyance.

Tsk-tsk and its even snootier variant tut-tut are condemnations or scoldings; the related sound tch is the teeth-and-tongue click of disapproval.

Ugh is an exclamation of disgust.

Uh is an expression of skepticism or a delaying tactic.

Uh-huh indicates affirmation or agreement.

Uh-oh signals concern or dismay.

Uh-uh is the sound of negation or refusal.

Um is a placeholder for a pause but also denotes skepticism.

Va-va-voom is an old-fashioned exclamation denoting admiration of physical attractiveness.

Whee is an exclamation of excitement or delight.

Whew is a variant of phew but can also express amazement.

Whoa is a call to halt or an exclamation of surprise or relief.

Whoop-de-doo and its many variants convey mocking reaction to something meant to impress.

Woo and woo-hoo (and variations like yahoo, yee-haw, and yippee) indicate excitement. (Woot, also spelled w00t among an online in-crowd, is a probably ephemeral variant.)

Wow expresses surprise.

Yay is a congratulatory exclamation. (Not to be confused with yeah, a variant of yes.)

Yikes is an expression of fear or concern, often used facetiously.

Yo-ho-ho is the traditional pirates’ refrain.

Yoo-hoo attracts attention.

Yow, or yowza, is an exclamation of surprise or conveys being impressed.

Yuck (also spelled yech or yecch) signals disgust. (Not to be confused with yuk, a laugh.)

Yum, or yummy, is a response to the taste of something delicious and, by extension, the sight of an attractive person.

Zoinks is an expression of surprise or amazement popularized by the cartoon character Shaggy, of Scooby Doo fame.

Zowie, often in combination following wowie, a variant of wow, expresses admiration or astonishment.