Parts of the Sentence – Verbals – Gerunds A gerund always ends in –ing and is used as a noun. Example: Eating is fun. The gerund can be a subject (Eating is fun.); a direct object (I like eating.); a predicate nominative (A fun time is eating.); an appositive (A fun time, eating, takes much…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “awareness” (n.) Transcription: [əˈweə.nəs] Russian Translation: осведомленность, информированность Definition: knowledge and understanding of a particular activity, subject, etc. Example: Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today. Synonyms: consciousness, recognition
Originated in the USA with two yoga lovers as the initiative-takers and eventually turned into the biggest yoga festival on the planet. What’s on the schedule? A triathlon of awareness that comprises (включает в себя) a 5 km run, a yoga session and meditation with a bunch of (куча) other workshops, a healthy food market…
When You Should and Shouldn’t Check Your Email There are situations and times that call for email checking—and other times when you should ‘X’ out of the window or app and force yourself to be head down (спокойный). Here, career experts share their best recommendations for when you should—and shouldn’t—log into your inbox. Don’t…
The Moscow metro staged a photo op with an Iron Throne inspired by series “Game of Thrones” over the weekend. The one-day event at Delovoy Tsentr station featured three Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister and Jon Snow lookalikes (двойники) on Saturday. A cello duet accompaniment (музыкальное сопровождение) made the experience even more immersive as commuters…
How to Check Email on Vacation and Still Enjoy Yourself. Tip #3: Don’t Engage Reading email is different than responding to email. As soon as you engage (взаимодействовать) in any manner, such as forward, reply, or read a message read-return receipt, people will start emailing more, assuming (предполагать) you are online. Do not encourage this.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “survey” (n.) Transcription: [ˈsɜː.veɪ] Russian Translation: опрос общественного мнения Definition: an examination of people’s opinions or behaviour made by asking people questions Example: A recent survey showed that 58 percent of people did not know where their heart is. Synonyms: poll, study, research
Parts of the Sentence – Verbals A verbal is a verb form used as some other part of speech. There are three kinds of verbals: gerunds, participles and infinitives. A gerund always ends in -ing and is used as a noun. Example: Eating is fun. A participle is used as an adjective and ends various…
The annual Victory Day celebrations usually culminate in a grand fireworks show. Fireworks are set alight from 34 different locations around the city at 22.00. Anyone hoping to maximize (максимально повысить) their experience are advised to watch the show from the prime (главный) viewing locations. Vorobyovy Gory observation deck The Poklonnaya Hill Platform in the western part of the city VDNKH…
Parts of the Sentence – Subject/Predicate A simple sentence is a group of words expressing a complete thought, and it must have a subject and a predicate. A predicate shows action or state of being. Examples: The bell rang. The boy is here. The subject tells who or what about the verb. Examples: The bell…