We use these words when we want to emphasise the importance of the examples we are using, (usually because these examples are the best or most true). eg You should always concentrate when driving, especially when the roads are wet.
The economic situation is improving in all countries, but particularly in Korea, Japan, Brazil and Poland.
Q: Is travelling difficult in this city ?
A: Yes, it is./Yes, travelling is difficult in this city.
Q: At which times especially ?
A: Especially during the rush hour.
Q: Is there anyone who often gets on your nerves ?
A: My sister always gets on my nerves.
Q: When particularly ?
A: Particularly when she doesn't listen to me.
Q: What kind of things in the house can be dangerous, especially for children ?
A: Electrical sockets can be dangerous, especially for children.
Q: What kind of things are always nice, but particularly/especially:
a. when you’re really tired ?
A: Lying down on a big bed./ Lying down on a big bed is always nice, but particularly/especially when I'm really tired.
b. with ketchup ?
Fish and chips./ Fish and chips are particularly nice with ketchup.
c. at Christmas/New Year ?
Being with your family./Being with your family is particularly nice at Christmas.
NB particularly/especially + adjective/verb = really/very
eg I particularly enjoyed the South of France, where the weather was especially hot.
v. to vary n. variety/range adj. varied
We use these words to talk about how much difference there is between things.
eg. Although we used the same drug on all the patients, the results varied a lot.
The temperature in winter can vary from -10 degrees to 15.
Q: Do prices vary from country to country ?
A: Yes, prices vary from country to country.
Q: Does the temperature vary with the season ?
A: Yes, it does./Yes, the temperature varies with the season.
Q: What’s the range in your country ?
A: It varies from about 5 to 30 degrees.
Q: What kind of shops sell a variety of goods ?
A: Department stores sell a variety of goods.
Q: What flowers come in a range of different colours ?
A: Roses come in a range of different colours.
Q: In which countries is the landscape really varied ?
A: I think in Japan the landscape is really varied.
Q: Is it good to have a varied diet ?
A: Yes, of course./Yes, it's good to have a varied diet.
Q: Are there usually a variety of reasons why people learn a foreign language ?
A: Yes, there are usually a variety of reasons why people learn a foreign language, for example they want to get a better job or study in England.