Learn the following phrases and sentences for writing good English

1

1. stir up groundless fears about

2. Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state

3. day job

4. mend your ways or plan your funerals

5. national elections

6. for lack of evidence

7. a happy interfaith marriage

8. marry outside your caste

9. run the national government

10. retain public support

2

1. drum up support for the party

2. the scrum of national grandees

3. the mainstays of the opposition alliance

4. the army’s meddling in politics

5. rig national elections

6. giving incendiary speeches

7. the din of the protest

8. at the insistence of military officials

9. a public outcry

10. cosy up to the top brass

3

1. wilt in the face of a few rallies

2. in the face of strong opposition

3. a man of culture

4. working-class culture

5. whip up interest in Maths

6. improve employees’ motivation

7. feign love

8. helped organize the party

9. triad leaders

10. school day

4

1. two bodyguards in attendance

2. hand in your homework

3. closed at the weekend