Let us analyse the following sentence: “I am not knowing the answer to this question”. The correct usage is:“I do not know the answer to this question”. We, Indians, are known for over-using the -ing form where not necessary. Sometimes, the -ing form is completely wrong (as in the above Read more…
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy speaks about being yourself and achieving work-life balance by setting the right expectations.
Let us analyze these two sentences: “I am a student.” “I am the student.” Are you ‘a’ student or ‘the’ student? Both the above are correct sentences but what is the difference? Other similar examples: 1. I am an Indian. 2. I am the Indian who represented the delegation. BTW, Read more…
Let us look at these three sentences: 1. “Can he speak to her?” 2. “May he speak to her?” 3. “Will he speak to her?” All of the above are correct but convey different shades of meaning. ‘Can’ refers to ability. ‘May’ expresses permission, possibility or contingency. ‘Will’ refers to Read more…
I’m a woman. I don’t need to be put on a pedestal. I just want to be treated like an equal human being. I’m not a flower in a temple. Don’t hold me to higher and convenient moral standards. I’m fallible like you are. I cry and I laugh. I’m Read more…
Here are some sentences with the words ‘Affect’ and ‘Effect’. Anna’s ideals and determination have affected lakhs of people. Will the bill really come into effect? What effect will it ultimately produce? The movie was so affective that it moved me very much. Her teaching methods are effective. See the Read more…
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy advises first year under graduate students on how to approach student life and their journey forward, at VIT Vellore.
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy talks to freshers from rural districts about pride, confidence, joyful learning and smart work.
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy at a Mathematical meet at VIT Vellore advises school students and encourages them to share their dreams and aspirations.
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy shares her first experiences in Tamil Nadu, local language preservation and learning other languages.