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what is the difference between roaring and shouting?

I don't like our Chemistry teacher because he's always ......... at us.
(a) shouting
(b) roaring
(c) talking
(d) voicing
Correct answer: (a) shouting

Roaring is louder and deeper than shouting. Lions roar, for example. Or you can roar of laughter. Roaring can also refer to the sound of a volcano, a waterfall, a plane, a motorbike, the wind, the sea, fire, traffic, etc. 
Further examples: 
the crowd roared its approval/delight/admiration
she roared of laughter

what is the difference between roaring and shouting?

I don't like our Chemistry teacher because he's always ......... at us.
(a) shouting
(b) roaring
(c) talking
(d) voicing
Correct answer: (a) shouting

Roaring is louder and deeper than shouting. Lions roar, for example. Or you can roar of laughter. Roaring can also refer to the sound of a volcano, a waterfall, a plane, a motorbike, the wind, the sea, fire, traffic, etc. 
Further examples: 
the crowd roared its approval/delight/admiration
she roared of laughter

Common Mistakes with some Adjectives and Adverbs


Some words ending in –ly are adjectives, and not normally adverbs. Examples are: costly, cowardly, deadly, friendly, likely, lively, lonely, silly, miserly and unlikely.

Incorrect: He behaved cowardly.
Correct: He behaved in a cowardly manner.
Correct: He behaved like a coward.
Incorrect: He laughed silly.
Correct: He gave a silly laugh.
Incorrect: He lives miserly.
Correct: He lives in a miserly way.
In the sentences given above the words cowardly, silly and miserly are all adjectives which cannot be used to modify verbs. And because there are no adverbs for these meanings we have to use adverb phrases like ‘in a cowardly manner’ and ‘in a miserly way’ to express the same idea.

Common Mistakes with some Adjectives and Adverbs


Some words ending in –ly are adjectives, and not normally adverbs. Examples are: costly, cowardly, deadly, friendly, likely, lively, lonely, silly, miserly and unlikely.

Incorrect: He behaved cowardly.
Correct: He behaved in a cowardly manner.
Correct: He behaved like a coward.
Incorrect: He laughed silly.
Correct: He gave a silly laugh.
Incorrect: He lives miserly.
Correct: He lives in a miserly way.
In the sentences given above the words cowardly, silly and miserly are all adjectives which cannot be used to modify verbs. And because there are no adverbs for these meanings we have to use adverb phrases like ‘in a cowardly manner’ and ‘in a miserly way’ to express the same idea.

Word of the Day: deal


When the word "deal" is used as a noun, it refers to an agreement:
  • Joe made a deal with his neighbor to build and share a fence along their property line.
  • The U.S. government created a deal to end the war in Iraq.
  • We made a deal on a house. (We signed a purchase agreement.)
You can also use "deal" as a noun when there's a good price for something:
  • We got a good deal on a car.
  • This restaurant is offering two-for-one entrees. That's a pretty good deal.
If you use the word "deal" as a verb, it has many different meanings:
  • When playing poker, you deal five cards to each player. (deal = distribute cards)
  • She's not dealing very well with the death of her husband. (deal with = cope; manage one's emotions)
  • Yasmin has to deal with a lof of customers every day. (deal with = work with; help)
  • Okay, deal me in. (This expression is used when a person wants to be included in something.)
  • He was caught dealing drugs. (deal = sell illegal drugs)

Word of the Day: deal


When the word "deal" is used as a noun, it refers to an agreement:
  • Joe made a deal with his neighbor to build and share a fence along their property line.
  • The U.S. government created a deal to end the war in Iraq.
  • We made a deal on a house. (We signed a purchase agreement.)
You can also use "deal" as a noun when there's a good price for something:
  • We got a good deal on a car.
  • This restaurant is offering two-for-one entrees. That's a pretty good deal.
If you use the word "deal" as a verb, it has many different meanings:
  • When playing poker, you deal five cards to each player. (deal = distribute cards)
  • She's not dealing very well with the death of her husband. (deal with = cope; manage one's emotions)
  • Yasmin has to deal with a lof of customers every day. (deal with = work with; help)
  • Okay, deal me in. (This expression is used when a person wants to be included in something.)
  • He was caught dealing drugs. (deal = sell illegal drugs)

BOLETÍN OFICIAL DEL ESTADO


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