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MAYBE vs MAY BE Even though the two words contain the same letters, the space between those letters makes a difference because maybe is an adverb while may be is a verb. As such, their definitions are different and one can never be used in the place of the other. Look: MAY BE (Verb Phrase) …
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What is the third conditional? The Third Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the past and their imagined outcomes. It’s commonly used to express regrets, wishes, or events that didn’t happen. Examples: In each case, the situation is impossible to change because it’s already in the past. Forming the Third …
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What is the Second Conditional? The Second Conditional is a grammatical structure used to talk about hypothetical, imaginary, or extremely unlikely situations. It allows us to express dreams, wishes, and scenarios that are not based in reality. Structure The Second Conditional follows this structure: Examples: Compare First & Second Conditionals It’s important to distinguish between …
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What is the first conditional? The First Conditional is used to talk about situations that are likely or possible in the future. It describes a real, specific outcome that will happen if a condition is met. Example Sentences: This conditional structure helps us talk about things that are realistic or likely in the future as …
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What is the zero conditional? The Zero Conditional is used to talk about general truths, scientific facts, and situations that are always true when the condition is met. This conditional helps us discuss facts that remain the same, regardless of time. Example Sentences: The outcomes are universally true in these cases, making the Zero Conditional …
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There are a lot of words in English that look or sound the same but have very different meanings, such as accept and except or affect and effect. Here’s a quick-reference list of pairs of words that sometimes cause people problems. Word 1 Meaning Word 2 Meaning accept agree to receive or do; believe except …
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Infinitives in English are the base form of a verb, often preceded by the word “to” (e.g., to eat, to run). They can serve several functions in a sentence: 1. As a Subject: 2. As a Direct Object: 3. As a Subject Complement: 4. As an Adjective: 5. As an Adverb: 6. As Part of …
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Certain nouns are often accompanied by specific prepositions, creating noun-preposition collocations. For instance, when we use the noun “interest,” it is typically followed by the preposition “in.” Similarly, “contact” pairs with “with,” and “room” with “for.” For example: Recognizing which preposition to use in these collocations can be challenging. One helpful strategy is to consider …
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One of the most common questions English learners ask is: “What is the difference between ‘hear’ and ‘listen’?” These two verbs may seem similar, but they are used in different ways and convey distinct meanings. Let’s dive into the nuances of these two words to help you use them confidently in your conversations. Hear We …
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The SIMPLE PRESENT is probably the most used tense in English. First, we’ll look at when it’s used then we’ll see how it’s used. When to use the SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE 1. When things are always (or generally) true.It usually snows in NY at Christmas.People need food to live.One plus one equals two. 2. When …
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