We must equip ourselves with the right grammar and vocabulary for speaking in English about knoweldge and skills. Are you equipped? Try the quiz below to check your level. If you get stuck anywhere you can refer to the vocabulary list provided below the quiz for help.
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Meaning: Fully understand and remember what you hear, see or read.
Usage: Unless you have an idea about the subject, it’s hard to take in the spiritual discourse.
Meaning: Be naturally good at doing calculations, remembering facts etc.
Usage: History is a great subject to study, provided you have the head for it.
Meaning: If something slips your mind, you forget it or you forget to do it.
Usage: I completely forgot about the presentation and I don’t understand how it slipped my mind.
Meaning: Know a place very well.
Usage: If you have lived many years in a city, it’s likely that you know the place like the back of your hand.
Meaning: Learn or begin to understand how to do something.
Usage: It’s been only a few days since you joined the French class, another few days and I’m sure you’l get the hang of it.
Meaning: Have experience in doing something and understand it fully.
Usage: He has been a coach for the primary school kids for a few years now. He certainly knows what he is doing.
Meaning: Less good at doing something than you used to be, because you haven’t done it for some time.
Usage: I used to be fast bowler back in my college days, but I’ve been out of practice since then.
Meaning: Make an attempt to do something.
Usage: I have always wanted to participate in a dance competition but am too shy. I will give it a try this time.
Meaning: Able to do something well.
Usage: If you are any good at mathematics, would you please help me out with these problems?
Meaning: Unable to do something well.
Usage: George is no good at doing a meticulous job. He is sure to create confusion.
Meaning: Able to use his/her hands well.
Usage: When it comes to doing some customized wall paintings for your room, get Monica to help you. She is good with her hands.
Meaning: Unable to deal with something well.
Usage: He is no good with people management skills. If you bring him on board he will make matters worse for your team.
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You have to remember your college days and think of the following types of courses:
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