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Grammar for Persuasive Writing

Mastery Grammar C2

In this article, Mastery Grammar C2 learners study grammar for persuasive writing.

You will learn how grammar changes according to audience, purpose, and tone.

The key question is: What grammar style fits this reader, listener, and situation?

The main rule to remember is: Match your sentence structure, formality, and word choice to your reader and purpose.

Grammar for Professional Writing

Mastery Grammar C2

In this article, Mastery Grammar C2 learners study grammar for professional writing.

You will learn how grammar changes according to audience, purpose, and tone.

The key question is: What grammar style fits this reader, listener, and situation?

The main rule to remember is: Match your sentence structure, formality, and word choice to your reader and purpose.

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come up with

come+up+with
Ultra Core

invent an idea, explanation, story, or plan

Example

We need to come up with a better solution.

العربية
يبتكر فكرة أو تفسيرًا أو قصة أو خطة علينا ابتكار حل أفضل.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: up Invent

look forward to

look+forward+to
Ultra Core

feel pleased and excited about something in the future

Example

We look forward to seeing you next week.

العربية
يتطلع بسرور وحماس إلى شيء في المستقبل نتطلع إلى رؤيتك الأسبوع المقبل.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: forward Anticipate

mark down

mark+down
Extended

reduce a price, score, or written value

Example

The store may mark down the price tomorrow.

العربية
يخفض سعرًا أو درجة أو قيمة مكتوبة قد يخفض المتجر السعر غدًا.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: down Reduce Price

dive in

dive+in
Extended

begin an activity eagerly and without delay

Example

Once everyone is ready, we can dive in.

العربية
يبدأ نشاطًا بحماس ومن دون تأخير عندما يصبح الجميع مستعدين يمكننا البدء فورًا.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: in Start Eagerly

cash in on

cash+in+on
Extended

gain money or advantage from an opportunity or situation

Example

Some businesses try to cash in on new trends.

العربية
يستفيد ماليًا أو يحقق ميزة من فرصة أو وضع تحاول بعض الشركات الاستفادة ماليًا من الاتجاهات الجديدة.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: in Profit From

dry out

dry+out
Extended

become dry or make something dry

Example

Leave the paint to dry out overnight.

العربية
يجف أو يجعل شيئًا جافًا اترك الطلاء ليجف طوال الليل.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: out Dry

plug in

plug+in
Extended

connect a device to an electrical power source or socket

Example

Please plug in the charger.

العربية
يوصل جهازًا بمصدر كهرباء أو مقبس من فضلك أوصل الشاحن بالكهرباء.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: in Connect Power

keep back

keep+back
Ultra Core

keep information, money, or something else from being given

Example

They should not keep back important information.

العربية
يحجب معلومات أو مالًا أو شيئًا آخر لا ينبغي لهم حجب معلومات مهمة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: back Withhold

try on

try+on
Common

put on clothing to see whether it fits or looks good

Example

You can try on the jacket before buying it.

العربية
يجرب ارتداء الملابس ليرى إن كانت مناسبة يمكنك تجربة السترة قبل شرائها.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: on Try Clothes

face up to

face+up+to
Common

accept and deal with a difficult fact, responsibility, or problem

Example

We must face up to the real problem.

العربية
يواجه حقيقة أو مسؤولية أو مشكلة صعبة ويتعامل معها علينا مواجهة المشكلة الحقيقية.
Grammar & classification
Three Word Inseparable Transitive Particle: up Confront

turn down

turn+down
Ultra Core

refuse an offer, request, proposal, or application

Example

She decided to turn down the offer.

العربية
يرفض عرضًا أو طلبًا أو اقتراحًا أو طلب تقديم قررت رفض العرض.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: down Reject

Sense: refuse an offer or request.

clear out

clear+out
Common

clean, organize, or remove unwanted material from a place

Example

We need to clear out the kitchen before the guests arrive.

العربية
ينظف مكانًا أو ينظمه أو يزيل منه الأشياء غير المرغوبة علينا تنظيف المطبخ قبل وصول الضيوف.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: out Clean Organize

dig up

dig+up
Extended

find information or an object by searching, often something hidden or forgotten

Example

The reporter managed to dig up new evidence.

العربية
يكتشف معلومة أو شيئًا بالبحث، غالبًا وهو مخفي أو منسي تمكن الصحفي من اكتشاف أدلة جديدة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: up Discover Buried

give in

give+in
Ultra Core

stop resisting and accept defeat or another person’s demand

Example

After hours of debate, he finally give in.

العربية
يستسلم ويتوقف عن المقاومة بعد ساعات من النقاش استسلم أخيرًا.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: in Surrender

come back

come+back
Ultra Core

return to a place or previous situation

Example

We should come back before it gets dark.

العربية
يعود إلى مكان أو حالة سابقة ينبغي أن نعود قبل حلول الظلام.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: back Return

crash out

crash+out
Extended

go to sleep quickly because you are very tired

Example

I was so tired that I crashed out immediately.

العربية
يخلد إلى النوم بسرعة لأنه متعب جدًا كنت متعبًا جدًا فنمت فورًا.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Inseparable Intransitive Particle: out Sleep Quickly

ring back

ring+back
Common

return a telephone call

Example

I will ring back as soon as I am free.

العربية
يرد على مكالمة هاتفية باتصال آخر سأعاود الاتصال فور أن أصبح متفرغًا.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: back Call Return

slow down

slow+down
Common

reduce speed or become slower

Example

Please slow down near the school.

العربية
يقلل السرعة أو يصبح أبطأ من فضلك خفف السرعة قرب المدرسة.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Both Particle: down Slow

pick out

pick+out
Ultra Core

choose, identify, or select someone or something

Example

Can you pick out the best option?

العربية
يختار أو يحدد شخصًا أو شيئًا هل يمكنك اختيار أفضل خيار؟
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: out Choose Select

hand out

hand+out
Common

give or distribute something to several people

Example

Please hand out these papers to the class.

العربية
يوزع شيئًا على عدة أشخاص من فضلك وزّع هذه الأوراق على الصف.
Grammar & classification
Two Word Separable Transitive Particle: out Distribute