Phrases & Expressions

To discover information or learn a fact.

• Al is calling the theater to find out what time the movie starts.
• They never found out about the surprise party.

Used to introduce one or more examples of something mentioned.

• I like fruits such as apples and oranges.
• Animals such as cats and dogs are popular pets.

To complete schoolwork at home.

• I do my homework after dinner.
• Have you done your homework yet?

To study a foreign language.

• It takes time to learn a language.
• He's learning a new language.

To watch, listen to or think about something carefully.

• Pay attention to the teacher.
• He never pays attention in class.

To write down information for later.

• Students should take notes during the lecture.
• I take notes on my phone.

To calculate the total of several numbers or amounts.

• Please add up these figures.
• Add up the prices to see how much we spent.

Because of something that happened; following from a particular action or situation.

• He studied hard. As a result, he passed the exam.
• The factory closed. As a result, many lost jobs.

To draw a line through a word or phrase to show that it is wrong or no longer needed.

• Please cross out any answers that you want to change.
• She crossed out the word and wrote it again.

With full information about something.

• Can you explain the plan to me in detail?
• We discussed the contract in detail before signing it.