Idioms – W

Idiomatic expressions formed from words beginning with W

In the wake of

Following as a result of

·         In the wake of the recent terror attacks in the city, police have beefed up security.

Job Vocabulary

Quiz: - Job Vocabulary

Question 1

We threw a big party for my father when he __________ after 35 years in the company.

a) hired an employee   b) laid off    c) retired

Penguins are remarkably well adapted...

You're reading a web page about penguins written by someone who's really interested in them. The page has this scientific observation.

Penguins are remarkably well adapted to their icy environment, thanks to millions of years of evolution.

Common Writing Mistakes

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Test your Grammar

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form.

1. When I ………………. up in the morning, the sun ……………………

English Conversation

O. Henry "The Furnished Room"

We present the short story "The Furnished Room," by O. Henry.