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Do you know the difference between these two idiomatic phrases? Me too was searching for it today, and I got my answer. I am sharing the concept: Use "a native of" when you're talking about where a person was born, and is used as noun for example: I am a native of Detroit. Use ... Full story

If you are not an English graduate then I am sure you won't be knowing about these figures of speech. The only part of speech I knew was oxymoron, rest were new to us. Get the feel of them as this can help you in XAT exam.... Full story

A transparent object is something that will allow all of the light rays to pass through it. Things like glass, some kids of plastic and food wrap are transparent because of the density of the molecules inside it. A translucent object is a material that will only allow some or a little bit oh the light ... Full story

While surfing, today I came across site of Jane Straus, who has organised all the grammar rules at one place. Though he is also selling his grammar book but it is free if you are ready to read it online. If you are still not very good in grammar, then just give a ... Full story

Though there are numerous books on Sentence Correction but the best notes we can have on any topic is which other CAT/GMAT crackers have prepared. So today while surfing the net I found a Sentence Correction notes of Rajat (I don't know who he is, but he got the score of 740 in GMAT). I have retained the name of the file and would like ... Full story