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Examples of use (2 each): 1 – Will you get a move on please, we are going to be late? / Will you close the door please; my hands are full? 2 – Would you lend me $10 please; I forgot my wallet at home? / Would you consider working in Australia? 3 – Would you please give me a hand here; I’m going to drop something? / Would you please bring your personal computer to work; as all the ones here have viruses? 4 – Could you come into work this Saturday? / Could you please make sure you are on time for the meeting? 5 – Could you possibly stay on at work till 10pm today as we have a conference call with the USA? / Could you possibly wear a costume for the fancy-dress party? 6 – Would you kindly help me with this coffee tray; it’s too heavy for me? / Would you kindly assist me with filling out this form? 7 – Would you mind if I came in to work an hour late tomorrow; I have a dentist appointment. / Would you mind if I brought my dog to work next week? 8 – Would you b...
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How are you response?

• Gearing up for the week • I am good/happy, had a great weekend. • Same old, same old • I am feeling grateful • Imagining myself… • I’ve been better • Trying to stay alive • Better now that you’re here • I’m wondering, how you are? • Do you want the short or long story? • I’m ready for tomorrow • Give me a hug and I will be fantastic • I could go for a massage • In need of some peace • Want to get away • Can’t wait for the weekend • Loving the lazy Sunday • I'm bored to death. Response for Thank You! Anytime Glad to help Not a problem It was nothing Anything for you You would have done the same

IT Idioms

Something Simple: A piece of cake Dead Easy Some Discrepancy: Wildly exaggerated Wildy inaccurate  Random: Add insult to the injury Add fuel to the fire All in the same boat An arm and a leg Best of both worlds  Icing on the cake Let the cat out of the bag  Off the record Pass the buck Sixth Sense Smell fishy Start from scratch Off the hook - when you free yourself from obligation or blame. Kill two birds with one stone Great minds think alike Sentences: Cut to the chase - Ashish, I asked you to cut to the chase . We don't have much time to listen to all the details Let the cat out of the bag - I don't trust April anymore. She has let the cat out of the bag . Scapegoat - Don't make me the scapegoat . I did nothing on this code. The ball is in your court , so don't miss the chance. To make a long story short - Well, to make a long story short , they decided to live their own lives apart from each other. Without a doubt  - Witho...

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Essay Introductions

How to write an introduction to essays? Health – Health should be the first and foremost focus of any person because I strongly believe that only a healthy person can make a meaningful contribution to the society and help this world become a better place to live. Taking care of health should not be left to authorities, rather it should be an individuals’ endeavor to ensure that his or her efforts lead to a healthy society in general because a healthy society begets a happy society. Culture – Culture is the thread that binds a community together. It is a reflection of human evolution and accumulation of all the humans’ experiences till date that helps in shaping a society. Culture provides the sense of identity to an individual. It brings meaning to a person’s life and spurs him to strive for a common goal that is the betterment of the human race. Without culture, it would be impossible to differentiate between people belonging to different races and regions. Culture is what bri...