Nov 17
There are two voices in English (and most other languages), ACTIVE and PASSIVE. ACTIVE: Isabella ate the burrito.In this sentence, the subject, Isabella, performed the action, and the object, the burrito, suffered the action. To express something in the PASSIVE voice, the idea needs to have an OBJECT.Why? Because in the passive voice, the OBJECT …
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Nov 15
What Are Modal Verbs? Modal verbs are auxiliary (helping) verbs that express possibility, necessity, ability, permission, and other attitudes toward the action of the main verb. Unlike regular verbs, modal verbs do not change form based on the subject (e.g., “I can,” “he can”). They are always followed by the base form of the main …
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Nov 14
Many people confuse these two expressions. And while they are similar, there is a very important difference. ON time – This referrs to when you have an appointment or scheduled time to be somewhere or do something. The meeting starts at 2 pm. I have to be on time. (If I’m late something bad will …
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Nov 13
What Are Verbal Nouns and How Are They Constructed? If you’ve ever encountered words like running, development, or decision, you’ve seen verbal nouns in action! Verbal nouns are a fascinating aspect of English grammar, as they combine the essence of an action (from verbs) with the grammatical function of a noun. Let’s dive into what …
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Nov 12
GRAMMAR – Indefinite Pronouns Indefinite Pronouns like everyone and anything often cause problems. Although the appear to refer to more than one person or thing, they are SINGULAR. One way to determine if a pronoun is singular is to put the verb are immediately after it. If the resulting combination sounds wrong, then that pronoun …
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Nov 09
Though, Although, and Even Though Conjunctions play a crucial role in connecting ideas within sentences, and when it comes to expressing contrast, three common ones stand out: “though,” “although,” and “even though.” Let’s delve deeper into how these conjunctions function and how they can elevate your writing! 1. Though 2. Although 3. Even Though Placement …
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Nov 04
The prepositions IN, ON, and AT are also used in a number of set expressions:in a book/magazine newspaperin charge (of)in common (with)in danger (of)in detailin existencein the front/middle/backin generalin partin the past/futurein practicein a rowin stylein theoryon a bus/train/etc.on fireon the other handon purposeon radio/televisionon the wholeat best/worstat birth at deathat first/lastat least/mostat the momentat …
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Oct 29
An Interrogative Pronoun (question word) is a word we use in an information question (as opposed to a yes/no questions). The most common question words in English are: WHO is only used when referring to people, when we want to know the person. WHERE is used when asking about a place or location, when we want to know the …
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Oct 29
🚫 No, none, nothing, no one, nor, without, never…So many ways to say no! 😅 At first glance, these little words seem almost the same — they all express the idea of negation or absence. But in English, each one has its own special job in a sentence. Understanding how to use them correctly can …
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Oct 27
Verbs are the heart of every sentence. They tell us what’s happening — what the subject does or is. But did you know that some verbs need an object, while others stand alone? That’s where transitive and intransitive verbs come in. Understanding the difference between them helps you build clear, grammatically correct sentences — and …
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