A new restaurant is in Cannaught Place.

GRAMMAR INCORRECT TO CORRECT:

Incorrect: A new restaurant is in Cannaught Place, Delhi.

Correct: There's a new restaurant in Cannaught Place, Delhi.

GRAMMAR: We use there ...when we talk about something for the first time, to say that exists.

WORD OF THE DAY:

polemic
noun

1) a work that intends to stir up controversy.
2) a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
3) of or involving dispute or controversy
Ex: The worst offense that can be committed by a polemic is to stigmatize those who hold a contrary opinion as bad and immoral men.

polemical [adjective], polemically [adverb]


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Please, when you have time, write to me again.

GRAMMAR INCORRECT TO CORRECT:

Incorrect: Please, when you have time, write to me again.

Correct: Please write to me again when you have time.

Correct: When you have time, please write to me again.

GRAMMAR: Please should not be separated from its verb.

WORD OF THE DAY:

orotund
adjective
orotundity [noun]

Having a strong voice; also, regarding pompous speech or writing.
Ex: The politician was remembered for his orotund deliveries.

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The woman lives next door is a doctor.

GRAMMAR INCORRECT TO CORRECT:

Incorrect: The woman lives next door is a doctor.

Correct: The woman who lives next door is a doctor.

GRAMMAR: We must use who/ that/ which when it is the subject of the relative clause.

Relative Clause:

A clause is a part of a sentence. A relative clause tells us which person or thing (or what kind of person or thing) the speakers means:

The woman who lives next door...('who lives next door' tells us which woman)

WORD OF THE DAY:

impresario
noun

Organiser or manager, especially of concerts or operas.
Ex: He's a respected impresario, influencing the careers of some of the biggest names in classical music.

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Republic of India OR The Republic of India

GRAMMAR INCORRECT TO CORRECT:

Incorrect: Republic of India is a large South Asian country rich in ethnic diversity,with over one billion people speaking hundreds of languages.

Correct: The Republic of India is a large South Asian country rich in ethnic diversity,with over one billion people speaking hundreds of languages.

GRAMMAR: When the names of a country is preceded by a word like Kingdom, Republic, Federation or Protectorate, 'the' must be used.

WORD OF THE DAY:

nincompoop
noun

1) a fool or simpleton
2) a stupid foolish person
Ex: A person without regrets is a nincompoop.

nincompoopery [noun], nincompoopish [adjective]

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