DAILY TIPS

Daily Tips features short and practical English learning posts updated every day, including quick grammar checks, common mistakes, vocabulary building, sentence patterns, and bilingual explanations (English–Tamil). These daily English questions and learning series are designed to improve speaking, writing, and understanding through simple, consistent practice. Learn English step by step with real-life examples and easy explanations.

“Quick, easy English test! Can you get this right?” Question: “Fill in the blank: ‘He _ a teacher.’

July 17, 2025 Daily Tips
a)is b)are Answer Answer: is Explanation: “He” is singular, so we use “is” (He is a teacher). Use “are” with plural subjects like “they”...
Read More

Past tense troubles? Let’s fix that right now!” Question: “Which is correct:

July 16, 2025 Daily Tips
I went to the storeI goed to the store AnswerI went to the store. I goed to the store is incorrect. Explanation:In English, the past tense of “go” is “went.”“Went” is an irregular verb, so it doesn’t...
Read More

Don’t get tripped up by simple plurals! What’s the right word here?” What is the plural of ‘child’?

July 16, 2025 Daily Tips
ChildsChildren Answer Children Explanation:The word ‘child’ is an irregular noun, so its plural is ‘children’, not ‘childs’. Regular plurals usually add -s or -es (like book → books, box → boxes). But...
Read More

Small words, big mistakes! Can you spot the right one?” Choose the correct sentence:

July 14, 2025 Daily Tips
she is good at English She is good in English Answer Use at for skills: She is good at English. (correct) Use in for place, time, or field: She is in the classroom. (place) He works in education...
Read More

Ever get confused with ‘too’ and ‘very’? Not anymore!” “Is it:

July 14, 2025 Daily Tips
it’s too hot it’s very hot Answer Very hot→ Just means really hot. (Strong, but okay)Too hot → Means so hot it’s a problem. (Negative, uncomfortable) Example: It’s very hot → Just...
Read More

Think your English is solid? Let’s test it!” “Which one is correct:

July 10, 2025 Daily Tips
I AGREE I AM AGREE ANSWER Correct: I AGREEWrong: I AM AGREE Explanation: “Agree” is a verb. So you don’t need “am” before it. Correct: I agree with you. We use “am” only with an adjective or noun: I...
Read More

Affect vs Effect Which one is usually a verb?

July 9, 2025 Daily Tips
ANSWER The correct answer is: a) Affect Explanation: Affect is usually a verb. It means to influence or change something. Example: The weather can affect your mood. Effect is usually a noun. It means...
Read More

Accept vs Except — Choose the right one!

July 8, 2025 Daily Tips
I cannot __ your gift. ANSWER The correct answer is: Accept I cannot accept your gift. Explanation: Accept means to receive or to agree to take something.Example: I accept your invitation...
Read More

Lend vs Borrow — Choose the right one!

July 8, 2025 Daily Tips
I asked my friend to __ me his book for a week. Which word fits here? ANSWER Lend Explanation:Lend = giveBorrow = take...
Read More