Modal verbs play a crucial role in shaping the meaning and tone of our language. Among these, “would” stands out as a versatile tool with a myriad of uses and implications. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the depths of “would”, exploring its various meanings, functions, and usage in everyday language. Understanding “Would”: At …
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Feb 21
Parts of Speech
Here are 9 parts of speech in English with definitions and examples. NOUN A noun is a word used to identify a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns are the basic building blocks of sentences and are essential for communication in any language. Examples of nouns include “dog,” “car,” “teacher,” “city,” and “happiness.” Nouns can …
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Feb 05
GRAMMAR – Simple Present Tense
When do we use the SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE? When something is generally or always true (FACTS or STATES). The book is on the table.The tables aren’t blue.Why is the door open?People need water. For a situation that we think is somewhat permanent.I live in Brazil.She doesn’t eat meat.I am a teacher.Do you have a car? …
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Mar 08
GRAMMAR – Active or Passive (to bear)
The verb “to bear” has a few different meanings in English. to carry – They arrived bearing gifts. to support – The wall can’t bear the weight of the building. to endure – She can’t bear his bad moods. to turn and follow a direction – Bear left at the fork ahead. to give birth …
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Feb 12
PHRASAL VERBS – mixed
A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and an adverb or preposition, for example ‘look up’ or ‘look after’, which together have a particular meaning which is different from the verb alone. The following phrasal verbs are featured in this slide. come in go out put on get in get out take out run away look for …
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Feb 08
VOCABULARY – Kitchen Verbs
We do lots of things in the kitchen. Here are a few of the verbs we use to describe those things: Grate – reduce food to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater. Grill – cook something using a grill. Layer – arrange in layers. Level – give a flat and even surface to something. Melt – make or …
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Jul 01
VERBS: To do
The Verb “To Do” The verb to do is another common verb in English. It can be used as an auxiliary and a main verb. It is often used in questions. Affirmative Negative Interrogative Short answers Short answers I do I don’t .. Do I .. ? Yes, I do. No, I don’t. You do …
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Jul 01
VERBS: To be (or not to be)
The Verb “to be” Affirmative Contracted Question Negative I Negative II Short answers I am .. I’m .. Am I …? I’m not …. I’m not… Yes, I am. No, I’m not. You are .. You’re.. Are you..? You’re not .. You aren’t .. Yes, you are. No, you aren’t. He is …
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