Which sentence is correct?
#english
A) She go to the store.
B) He plays soccer well.
C) They was happy today.
D) I seen that movie.
Friday, 30 January 2026
glut
glut
(noun)
= a situation where there is an oversupply of a product
(verb)
= to fill something to excess
Examples
There was a glut of pigs on the market, causing the pork price to fall dramatically.
The market was glutted with oranges in the 19th century.
You can't go anywhere when the roads are glutted with cars.
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Some additional examples using "glut":
The sudden glut of smartphones led to significant price reductions in the tech market.
The glut of information online can make it challenging to find reliable sources.
After the harvest, there was a glut of apples, prompting local farmers to offer discounts.
The glut of new restaurants in the area created stiff competition for existing businesses.
Some synonyms for "glut":
Surplus
Oversupply
Excess
Flood
Overabundance
Overflow
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What does the word "glut" mean?
#English
A) Excessive supply
B) Minimal quantity
C) Moderate amount
D) Difficult choice
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Quiz Of The Day
"She is bilingual, fluently speaking both English and Spanish."
What does "bilingual" mean?
#english
A) Speaking one language
B) Speaking two languages
C) Speaking three languages
D) Speaking no languages
001 a shadow of ones former self
a shadow of one's former self
= someone who has diminished in strength, vitality, or quality compared to their previous state
After going bankrupt, Peter seems like a shadow of his former self, lacking the smiles and enthusiasm he used to have in the past.
After the accident, Maria was a shadow of her former self, struggling to regain her confidence and zest for life.
Following the difficult divorce, Emily feels like a shadow of her former self, missing the joy and positivity she used to radiate.
Since losing his job, Tom feels like a shadow of his former self, lacking the drive and ambition he once had.
Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "a shadow of one's former self":
Synonyms:
A pale imitation
A diminished version
A shell of one’s former self
Antonyms:
In full bloom
At the peak of one's powers
Strikingly vibrant
In top form
Full of life and vigor
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01. Based on the sentence "After going bankrupt, Peter seems like a shadow of his former self, lacking the smiles and enthusiasm he used to have," what does the idiom "a shadow of one's former self" imply about Peter?
#english
A) He has become more cheerful and energetic.
B) He has lost his former vitality and enthusiasm.
C) He has gained significant strength and success.
D) He remains unchanged despite his situation.
02. What does "a shadow of one's former self" mean?
#english
A) A bright future
B) An inferior version
C) An important person
D) A mysterious figure
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Quiz Of The Day
What does "to break the ice" mean?
#English
A) Start a conversation
B) Destroy something
C) Complete a task
D) Leave a situation
up for grabs
up for grabs
= something is available to be taken
The computers and the furniture from the old office are up for grabs; employees can take it home if they want.
The last slice of pizza is up for grabs; who wants it?
Several items from the garage sale are still up for grabs.
After the event, all the leftover snacks will be up for grabs.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "up for grabs":
Synonyms:
Available
On offer
Accessible
Antonyms:
Unavailable
Reserved
Locked away
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What does "up for grabs" mean?
#English
A) Available to anyone
B) Difficult to obtain
C) Reserved for someone
D) Hidden from view
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