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Memory Tricks for Antonyms

Use the following tricks to learn opposite words faster for competitive exams.

Pair Method: 

This is the best method, so I suggest you learn always in pairs. 

For instance:

       Words    -   Antonyms 

• Antique - Modern
• Benefactor - Enemy
• Reveal - Conceal
• Rapid - Slow
• Dormant - Active

The brain finds contextual contrast more memorable than 

standalone vocabulary.

Story Method:

Try to create a short story and connect two opposite words.

For example:

There was a huge space to play outside, but the house was quite

 small inside.

Here, I have used two antonyms:

Huge - Small

Outside - Inside

Visual Trick:

We can create mental pictures, so imagine:

For example: 

According to the Aesop's Fable- The grasshopper is supposed to be lazy.

                                                           while the ant is a diligent creature. 

Diligent - Lazy 

Prefix Trick:

Prefix: Un

Example: Lock - Unlock

Prefix: Im

Example: Perfect - Imperfect

Prefix: In

Example: External - Internal

Prefix: Dis

Example: Appear - Disappear

Daily Revision: 

•  As we know, revision is the key to success.
• So, learn at least 5 words (antonym pairs daily.
• At the same time, revise 5 words (antonym pairs daily.
• Use these 5 antonym pairs in sentence.

The security guard was careless, and the security guard was vigilant that is why

the master dismissed the security guard.

Golden Rule:

While learning any word, try to write its meaning as well as synonym.

For example:

Word: Tedious

• Synonym: Boring
• Antonym: Interesting

Benefits of learning synonyms &

antonyms together:

Here is a list of words along with their synonyms and antonyms:

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Tips and Tricks to Write Job Application| Save the best tips

   

              

  How to write a Job Application

Nowadays, we usually send an Email for job, but in Board Exams and in Competitive Exam (SSC descriptive / School Exam / Board Exam / Private Job)Here, I am providing you a list of phrases and positive action words (descriptive words).

• Use them in a job application appropriately and secure better marks in Examination.

Here is a list of phrases:

• Kindly consider my application......
• I assure you of my sincerity..............
• I would like to express...........
• With reference to your advertisement........
• I am writing to apply .............

Learn these Formal Phrases because while writing an application, we should not 
write Informal Phrases so always avoid using informal language (in Hindi, we can say Bol Chal ki Bhasha) 

While writing an application points to remember:

 Don't use messaging language.

• Don't write "I am good at speaking foreign languages". (Wrong) Instead of writing this, write:
• I possess full professional proficiency in multiple languages. (Correct)

• Don't write "I can talk to people from other countries". (Wrong)
• I excel at adapting my communication style to diverse cultural contexts. (Correct)

Usually, we write in an application, " I am very hard working, polite and sincere candidate. If you give me a chance, I will leave no stone unturned." (Wrong)

 In the paragraph, it is written "very hard working"- Informal language.

' Write one word for "very hard working" - diligent.

Thus, we can write this paragraph in this way:

• I am diligent, polite and sincere candidate. If given an opportunity,
•  I will leave no stone unturned in performing my duties effectively.

Words to Describe Personal Qualities:

Here are some words to describe professional qualities:

• Versatile
• Competent
• Dedicated
• Articulate
• Prudent
• Adept
• Meticulous

Use these words, while writing a job application. 

For Example: I remain composed and calm even in challenging situations as I am a resilient person. 

Try to Use these Positive Action Words to make your job application impressive:

Here is a list of effective action words:

• Organize
• Achieve
• Maintain
• Execute
• Enhance
• Coordinate
• Assist
• Implement

Let's use these words in a sentence:

I assure you that I will coordinate effectively with my colleagues and extend full 
cooperation and support to my seniors while maintaining professional discipline.

Try to use these words in an application like this.

Format Structure (Formal Letter)

. Sender's Address:

• Left side
• (In three lines)

Date: (After leaving one line)

Receiver's Address:

• (in three lines)

Subject: (After leaving one line)

Salutation: Dear Sir/Madam

Introduction (first paragraph)

Body of the letter: (second paragraph)

Closing: (last paragraph) 

Complementary Closure:

Your sincerely

 Write your name

Tips to write a job application:

• First and foremost, do not forget to write
•  (Sender's address, Receiver's address and date) 
• While writing a letter don't use short forms like:
• don't, isn't, won't etc.....
• Write at least 160 to 180 words in writing a Job Application.

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Master the Art of Formal Letter Writing

First and foremost, we know the format of a formal letter:

Structure of a Formal Letter 

Job Application:

Resignation Letter 

There are several reasons for resigning from the current job, 
a few of them, are mentioned below:

Here is a resignation letter (due to further study purpose).

Complaint Letter

Inquiry Letter

Letter to the Editor 

Let's watch the video to know how to write a formal letter.

Structure of a Formal Letter:

Master Conjunction in English- Use of Conjunctions with Explanations |Most Important MCQ 's of Conjunctions with Answers | Test Your basic English

Conjunctions in English

Before doing the practice set, let us know the basic rules of conjunctions 

Three main types of conjunction:

• Coordinating Conjunction
• Subordinating Conjunction 
• Correlative Conjunction

• Correlative conjunctions are frequently asked in competitive exams.
• These conjunctions are used in spotting the error, sentence improvement etc.

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

The Rang Barse Mahotsav will take place between 10am to 12pm tomorrow.

• The Rang Barse Mahotsav 
• between 10 am to
• will take place
• 12 pm tomorrow.

Ans: between 10 am to

Explanation:

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

Both the Principal as well as the staff were present at the meeting.

• were present
• as well as
• Both the principal
• the staff

Ans: as well as

Explanation:

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

Not only the peon cheated his wife but also betrayed his friend.

• Not only the peon
• cheated his wife
• but also betrayed
• his friend

Ans: cheated his wife

Explanation:

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

Unless you do not play online games, you will not succeed in life.

• Unless you 
• do not play online games
• you will not
• succeed in life.

Ans: do not play online games

 Explanation:

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

This iPhone is so expensive to buy.

• This iPhone 
• is so
• expensive
• to buy

Ans: to buy

Explanation:

Most Repeated PYQ Idioms and Phrases mcq for SSC, CGL, CHSL | Phrases and Idioms to Boost your Vocabulary

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Idioms and Phrases for Competitive Exams

Multiple - choice questions based on idioms and phrases:

Choose the correct option:

A piece of cake:

Very tough

Very confused

Very easy

Ans: very easy

In the nick of time:

Exact time

At the last possible moment

Before time

Ans: At the last possible moment

Turn a blind eye:

Alarming

Total blindness

Pretend not to notice

Ans: Pretend not to notice

A man of straw:

Rigid

Fragile

Weak

Ans: Weak(person)

At sixes and sevens:

Ans: Confused

List of Idioms and Phrases:

1. An iron hand - By force
2. Bite your tongue - To avoid talking
3. kick the bucket - Die
4. Latin and Greek - unable to understand
5. Call a spade a spade - Straight talking
6. Under the thumb - Under his control
7. Cry for the moon - Ask for the impossible
8. At arm's length - To keep at a distance
9. Out of the way - Strange
10. Spread like wildfire - Spread quickly
11. By hook or by crook: By fair or foul means
12. Die in harness - Die while in service
13. In hot water - In trouble
14. In high spirits - Very happy
15. A big gun - An important person
16. In the long run - Ultimately
17. At home - Comfortable
18. At sea - Confused and lost
19. An acid test - A critical test
20. Carry on - To continue
21. Tight spot - A difficult situation
22. Above all - Mainly
23. Behind the scenes - In private
24. At first blush - At first sight
25. Close fisted - Mean

Choose the alternative which expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrases:

My friend was nervous about his new job, but he was eager to call the manager, so I said to him," To hold your horses".

Meaning of - to hold your horses

Excited

Be patient

Happy

Puzzled

Ans: Be patient

I know that you like pizza but don't eat like a horse.

Meaning of - eat like a horse

Gobble

Gulp

Eats a lot 

Eats unhealthy food

Ans: Eats a lot

Rohan worked hard, yet he passed the exam by the skin of his teeth. 

By cheating

with flying colors

Barely/by a small margin

Surprised

Ans: Barely/ by a small margin

Nowadays, I am feeling under the weather, so I will not attend the meeting.

Feeling good

Travelling

Feeling sick

Feeling sad

Ans: Feeling sick

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