He nearly died. Means He didn't die but was going to, right?

[Naeem PTC]

Hi teachers,

1) How do you pronounce "catches"? Please use phonetic symbols.

2) I go to church. "The" can't be used. I am outside the church. OR I am outside church?

3) He nearly died. Means He didn't die but was going to, right?

4) He is noted for lying. Correct?

5) He is noted as a liar. Correct?

6) My parents rebuked me for breaking the window. Correct?

Many thanks in advance.

[fighting spirit]

1. /,kætʃɪz/

2. Yes. You can say "I'm outside the church".
If it is used for its primary purpose no article is needed before church/hospital/school .
If not, the is required.

3. He didn't die.

4. Yes.

5. Yes. (noted for/noted as sth - both are acceptable)

6. Yes.