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Carlo Armonici
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Nov 01
GRAMMAR – MAYBE vs MAY BE
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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Oct 31
The uses of AGAINST
This question was sent to me by an Instagram follower as a DM asking to explain different uses of the word AGAINST. Uses of “Against” This format includes clear definitions and two relevant examples for each use of “against.”
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Oct 30
Conditionals – MIXED Conditionals
Understanding Mixed Conditionals Mixed Conditionals are a combination of two different types of conditionals, typically mixing the second and third conditionals. They are used to express situations where the time in the “if” clause is different from the time in the main clause. This allows for a more nuanced expression of hypothetical situations that may …
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Oct 29
Conditionals – The THIRD Conditional
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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Oct 28
Conditionals – The SECOND Conditional
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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Oct 27
Conditionals – The FIRST Conditional
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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Oct 26
Conditionals – The ZERO Conditional
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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Oct 25
Understanding Proper Adjectives in English
In English, proper adjectives are derived from proper nouns, which name specific people, places, organizations, or things. What makes proper adjectives unique is that they always begin with a capital letter, just like the proper nouns they come from. These adjectives allow us to describe things with precision, linking the characteristics of a person, country, …
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Oct 24
TO ME or FOR ME
The difference between “to me” and “for me” mainly revolves around their usage in sentences and the nuances they convey. Here’s a breakdown: “To me” Examples: “For me” Examples: Comparing the Two Combined Use Sometimes, sentences can use both “to me” and “for me,” emphasizing different aspects: Understanding the difference between “to me” and “for …
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Oct 23
“Because” vs. “Because of”
What’s the difference between “because” and “because of”? In most cases, “because” is followed by a subject and a verb, and “because of” is typically followed by a single word or phrase. Here are two sentences with similar meanings, but with different structures to help illustrate this difference: “The concert was canceled because the weather …
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