Your heart is thumping loudly. Beads of sweat are rolling down your face. You’re so nervous, it feels like there is an entire colony of butterflies fluttering around in your stomach. And no, it’s not because you’re in the presence of your beloved. It’s because you’re trying to write a romantic Valentine’s message but don’t know how. Trust us, we know the feeling.
Below, we’ll review tips, examples, and more to help you craft a heartfelt message that is sure to make your Valentine’s blush!
Ready to use your words to sweep your special someone off their feet? Let’s dive in!
“Less” is the irregular comparative and “least” is the corresponding superlative. We’ll explain what makes them irregular and how to use these words correctly.
Quick Summary on the Difference Between “Less” and “Least”
Less is the comparative form of little and refers to “a smaller amount of.” Least is the superlative form of little and refers to “the smallest amount of.”
James had little energy left, and Erica had even less.Jordan, however, had the least amount of energy after the birthday party and went straight to sleep.
The main difference between quiet and quite is that quiet can function as an adjective, noun, or verb, while quite can only function as an adverb. As an adjective, quiet means “free from noise or uproar.”
Mr. Thomson walked into a quiet and suspicious classroom.
When used as a noun, quiet refers to “the quality or state of being quiet.”
Johan went to the spa for some peace and quiet.
As a verb, quiet means “to cause to be calm or less noisy.”
I wanted to quiet my racing mind.
Quite is an adverb that means “very,” “completely” or “to some degree.”
I was quite surprised that I turned in the assignment on time.
Verbs can be transitive, intransitive, or both. We’ll go over what this means and provide examples.
Quick Summary on Transitive vs. Intransitive Verbs
The difference between transitive and intransitive verbs is that transitive verbs require a direct object to express a complete thought, whereas intransitive verbs do not.
A direct object is a noun or pronoun that is acted on by the verb and answers the questions “whom?” or “what?”
In the following sentence, conveyed is an example of a transitive verb and a message is the direct object.
She conveyeda message
Rise is an example of an intransitive verb.
The sun rises every morning and sets every night
Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive.
She opened the door. (Transitive)
The door opened abruptly. (Intransitive)
Verbs are a complex and vital part of speech. There are several categories of verbs, but we’ll be going over two in particular: transitive and intransitive verbs.
You can check whether you’re using transitive and intransitive verbs correctly with LanguageTool’s Grammar Checker.
Australia Day is celebrated every year on January 26.
Australians use this day to reflect on, respect, and celebrate their country’s history.
Change the date movements call for moving the national holiday to a different day so that every Australian can have a special day to take pride in the place they call home.
Celebrating Australia Day with Australian English
G’day mate! Every year on January 26, Australians get together and throw a shrimp on the barbie to commemorate their beautiful country. To celebrate the land down under, we decided to share some fun facts and help you get familiar with a few common words and phrases.
Five Fascinating Facts about Australia
Australia’s history began more than 65,000 years ago with the First Nation Australians.
It is the smallest of the seven continents. However, it can also be considered the largest island in the world.
80% of its animals are unique to Australia.
Speaking of animals, the box jellyfish, which are found in the waters off Northern Australia, are responsible for more deaths than snakes, sharks, and saltwater crocodiles combined.
Nearly half of the entire population of Australia lives in three cities: Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
Koalas are a marsupial that are native to Australia.
Australian Words and Sayings
1. Good on ya!
“Good work” or “well done”
2. (to) crack open a tinny
(to) open a can of beer
3. No worries, mate, she’ll be right!
Suggests that everything will turn out fine in the end
4. G’day!
General greeting like “hi,” “hello,” and “hey”
5. Mate
Friend
6. Brekky
Breakfast
7. Thongs
Flip-flops
8. Barbie
Barbecue
9. Crickey
An expression of surprise
10. Having a whinge
(to) complain
Writing—the Australian Way
If you’re taking a trip to the land down under soon, you might want to familiarize yourself with these common Australian words and sayings. You can bookmark this page, print it and keep it with you, or try out LanguageTool. This intelligent online editor supports several dialects of English, including Australian English. No worries, mate, she’ll be alright, and you’ll be speaking (and writing) like an Aussie in no time.
