Strum meaning in English
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Definition
to strum a guitar: to play a guitar, playing all the strings at the same time or playing chords
Examples
- "I've heard you strumming your guitar in the break room!"
Exercise 1
"Strumming your guitar in the break room!"
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your guitar in the !
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your guitar in the !
"Strumming your guitar in the break room!"
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Playing 1 your guitar in the place where people relax 2!
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Playing 1 your guitar in the place where people relax 2!
1 Playing: This is correct. "To strum" is to play a guitar by lightly hitting the strings with a hand or plectrum. Example: Rock guitarists create a driving, rhythmic sound by STRUMMING their guitars. A plectrum (or pick) is a small plastic disc that is used to make contact with the strings.
1 Cleaning: This is incorrect. "To clean" is to remove dirt. It is not a synonym of "to strum".
1 Keeping: This is incorrect. "To keep" is "to store" or "leave". Example: I KEEP my money in my wallet. "To keep" is not a synonym of "to strum".
1 Breaking: This is incorrect. "To break" is to destroy or to stop something from functioning. Example: I BROKE my E-pad when I put it in the toaster. "To break" is not a synonym of "to strum".
2 place where people relax: This is correct. A "break room" is a place in an office where people relax when they are not working. Example: The coffee machine in the BREAK ROOM is broken again. A "break" is a pause where you "take a break" from the work or activity you are doing. Breaks are good!
2 place where food is served: This is incorrect. The place in a company where food is served is usually called the canteen, the cafeteria or simply the restaurant.
2 place where they keep office supplies: This is incorrect. The place where people keep office supplies is often called the "store cupboard".
2 place where people give presentations: This is incorrect. "The break room" is not usually a place for presentations - it is a place for coffee, donuts and gossiping about your colleagues!
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