Words#
group n. /ɡɹuːp/ #
a group of students/waiters/captains
I see a group of pop singers playing a game.
A group of captains will set out at 8 o’clock.
A group of students will be taking a test at that time.
pop singer n. /pɒp/ /ˈsɪŋə/ #
Which pop singer is your favorite?
This pop singer is the tallest one in his group.
The pop singer will be singing at the bank tomorrow morning.
A pop singer will be arriving here tomorrow.
club n. /klʌb/ #
I’ve just joined the tennis club.
This night club has been cleaned.
You are not allowed to join this club.
I refuse to go to this club with you.
performance n.#
give a performance
They will give five performances in a week.
A pop signer will be giving a performance next week.
After dancing, the pop singer begins to give a performance on the stage.
occasion n. occasionally adv. /əˈkeɪʒən/ /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ #
on this occasion
On this occasion, I will not join the club.
What will you be doing on this occasion?
Will you be joining me on this occasion?
They only meet occasionally.
I fly to London occasionally.
Expressions#
a group of#
There is a group of detectives in the main building keeping guard at the door.
Did you see a group of dogs running when you were walking in the park?
I saw a group of dogs running in the park.
at present#
At present, a large crowd of people is gathering in front of a small church.
At present, a pop singer is giving a performance in a club.
At present, I’m studying English.
all parts of the country#
At present, people who come from all parts of the country are playing a game.
This performance attacked people who come from all parts of the town to watch it.
Do you think those people who are gathering under the church are from all parts of the country?
I’m going to fly to all parts of the country next year.
as usual#
He is still cooking dinner as usual.
As usual, the captain sets out at 8 o’clock.
After giving a great performance, the pop singer said goodbye to everyone as usual.
have a difficult time#
I’m having a difficult time these days, but it’ll pass.
I had a difficult time last year.
I think I will have a difficult time in a few months.
give five performances#
That group of pop singer have given five performances so far.
Will they give any performance tomorrow?
Did they give performances yesterday?
keep order#
I’m trying to keep things in order.
The police will be trying to keep order at that time.
Did you keep everyone in order?
on these occasions#
The police usually try to keep order on these occasions.
I will not join the club on that occasion.
She made a wrong decision on that occasion.