Sep 28
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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Sep 26
GRAMMAR – AT THE END vs IN THE END English learners often confuse the phrases at the end and in the end because they sound similar. However, their meanings and usage are distinct. Let’s break them down and look at some examples to help you use these phrases correctly. What Does AT THE END Mean? …
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Sep 20
Some adjectives need a preposition before their object. There doesn’t seem to be a logical rule, I’m afraid! We just need to learn them.
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Sep 18
You may have heard native English speakers use phrases like woulda, coulda, or shoulda. But what do they mean? These are informal, spoken forms of would have, could have, and should have. These past modal verbs are used to talk about things that didn’t happen, but that we imagine or wish had been different. Let’s …
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Sep 17
Mastering English grammar helps you communicate clearly and naturally. Here’s a guide to some fundamental rules, complete with examples and exceptions to be aware of. 1. Indefinite Articles (A/An) 2. Countable and Uncountable Nouns with Quantifiers 3. Possessive Form with Apostrophes 4. Active vs. Passive Voice 5. Contractions: ‘He’d’, ‘They’d’, and More 6. Proper Nouns …
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Sep 17
A conjunction is a part of speech that joins two words, phrases, or clauses (both dependent and independent) together. There are three different kinds of conjunctions — coordinating, correlative, and subordinating — each serving a different purpose, but all working to bring words together.Let’s see how they work… Coordinating conjunctions are used to join equal …
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Sep 15
When talking about past habits or repeated actions, learners of English often encounter two phrases: “used to” and “would.” While these two expressions have similarities, they are not interchangeable in every context. Let’s explore their meanings, uses, and differences in detail. What Does “Used to” Mean? “Used to” refers to habits, actions, or states that …
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Sep 14
The Difference Between -ed and -ing Forms In English, many verbs that describe emotions or feelings can be transformed into adjectives by using their present or past participle forms. However, it’s important to note that these two forms convey different meanings. Let’s explore how to use these participial adjectives correctly. Present Participle (-ing Form) The …
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Sep 11
Types of Prepositions The different types of prepositions are used to provide us with different information with regard to time (prepositions of time), place (prepositions of place), and direction (prepositions of movement). Besides these three, there are others: prepositions of manner and prepositions of cause and reason. Time: We’ve been working since yesterday.Direction: Go to …
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Sep 10
Welcome to our guide on how words can take different forms as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs! Many words in English change form depending on their role in a sentence, and understanding these transformations is key to mastering grammar and building vocabulary. Here you’ll find tables that show how specific words change across these categories, …
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