Hi Helen, there is no difference in meaning between the two phrases. 'Do not be afraid to do this' is equivalent to 'Do not be afraid of doing this.'

Hi Pelin, corrections are in brackets. Almost all your sentences are right, I've simply placed alternative sentences below your original ones to give you greater learning variety. 1. I would do it myself, but I am feeling very tired. Alternatively: I would do it (by) myself, but I am feeling very tired. 2. I was beginning to think I wouldn't ever see you again. Alternatively: I was beginning to think I would never see you again. 3. I thought I would stop by your place and see how you are doing. 4. Would you mind moving out of the road (so) that I can get by? ( a car etc) Alternatively: Would you mind moving (off) the road (so) that I can get by? 5. Would you mind moving out of the road(,) that I might pass? Alternatively: Would you mind moving (off) the road (so) that I might pass? Good job!

Yes, 'hails' would be grammatically correct as 'everyone' is an indefinite pronoun and is singular. However, 'hail' in this context is still correct, as it is used here to create a sense of immediate urgency, a call in the present tense for people to call out (i.e. 'hail') the 'Pumpkin Song.' Examples: Everyone, hail your leaders! Hail their glories and achievements! (A politician might say this when speaking to a crowd) Everyone hail to the greatest sportsman of all time! (A sports announcer might say this) Hope this helped!

Hi Alex, Scorn has undertones of anger and outrage. Examples: The students felt scorn toward the cruel school bullies. The people felt scorn towards the evils committed by their government. Contempt has undertones of condescension (looking down on someone/something) and disparagement. Examples: He felt contempt toward anyone who did not believe in Science. She greeted all lower-ranking colleagues with contempt. In the examples you provided above, scorn and contempt would be interchangeable, but using one word over the other will slightly shift the meaning of the sentence. Therefore, think about the emotions you wish you convey before deciding which to use. For Instance: If you wrote 'she feels scorn for anyone who doesn't like her favourite band,' then you are suggesting this person gets very angry and uptight over seemingly trivial disagreements in musical taste. If you wrote however that 'she feels contempt for anyone who doesn't like her favourite band,' you are suggesting that she looks down (rather than feels outrage/frustration) on anyone who doesn't share similar interests in the same band. Ultimately, both words are acceptable, but you can see how they convey different shades of meaning.

Random sentences

2 years ago I thought his name was John, but you're telling me he's Mick?
Do you know where I left my keys? I had lost them once before, but someone found them and gave them back. I hope the same thing will happen this time, as they are very expensive.
I was listening to music when someone broke in, and stole my phone. Luckily, he accidentally stepped on a plastic toy, which scared him, so he started running. It obviously caught my attention, so I started chasing him. He wasn't fast, so I quickly caught him, and called the police.

- Good job! I noticed you wrote 'cached' twice - the past tense of 'catch' is 'caught.' Happy learning!

It refers to something (a product/service) that is well worth the money you pay for it. Examples: 1. The 4-course dinner at that fancy restaurant was only $19, it was such value for money. 2. The holiday I took was great value for money, because I got a 50% discount. 3. That big TV is only value for money if you wait till the store is having a promotion. Hope you find this useful, cheers!

The phrase could carry several meanings: 1. To experience a reduction in speed, strength, agility, or mental capability. - Since the trio in question are animals, the Hedgehog could mean that the Lion, Tiger, and Bear cannot move as quickly as before, are less strong, and/or are less mentally quick. 2. To experience a reduction in pace of life. Explanation: This second meaning naturally follows from the first. Because the trio of animals are older now, the Hedgehog could also mean they are not able to enjoy or carry out whatever activities they did in the past with as much zest as before, and must settle for a slower daily routine henceforth. In this context, it is most likely that the phrase 'slow down' contains both meanings at once. Happy learning!