English Grammar Tricks: Correct Use of 'Return' as a Verb to Mean Different Things



English Grammar Tricks



Very often, many students are not sure how and when to use the word ‘return’. ‘Return’ can mean a number of things. The correct use of 'return' in English write-ups is one of English grammar tricks. Follow what is given below:

·         To give back / bring back – I returned the books yesterday

·         To hit back – Federer returned Nadal’s serves beautifully

·         To go back – She returned to Mumbai last week

·         To come back – He returned from Australia last month

·         To send back – The students returned the papers to the teacher

·         To pay back – He returned all the money he had taken

Special Note – Some students write ‘return back’ unknowingly. The word ‘back’ should not be used after ‘return’.