Sep 07
Indirect questions are a polite and often more formal way of asking questions. They differ from direct questions in their structure and use. Let’s break down what indirect questions are, how to form them, and provide examples to illustrate their use. What Are Indirect Questions? Indirect questions are questions embedded within statements or other questions. …
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Sep 06
GRAMMAR – Adjectives that quantify. The words in this image can be adjectives, pronouns, or determiners.
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Sep 01
These three words are often confused. Here’s a brief explanation of the differences between “who,” “whom,” and “whose”: 1. Who: 2. Whom: 3. Whose: Usage Tips: Examples: Understanding these differences will help you choose the correct word in various contexts. Practice using them in sentences with the QUIZ below!
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Aug 31
Understanding prepositions of time can be tricky, but they’re essential for clear and accurate communication. Let’s break down the use of “in,” “on,” and “at” with examples to make them easier to grasp. 1. IN Use “in” for longer periods of time, such as months, years, centuries, and long periods: 2. ON Use “on” for …
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Aug 31
Prepositions of location are essential in English as they help us describe where something or someone is located. Among the most commonly used prepositions are IN, ON, and AT. While they may seem similar, they are used in specific contexts to indicate different types of locations. Let’s explore how to use each one correctly. 1. …
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Aug 30
Here are some common prepositional phrases, also known as Collocations with prepositions. Prepositional Phrases for Time: Prepositional Phrases for Location or Movement: Prepositional Phrases for Cause or Reason: Prepositional Phrases for State or Condition: Prepositional Phrases for Manner or Degree: PREPOSITIONS with expressions INIn the afternoonIn MarchIn 2024In winterIn 20 minutesIn the endIn a minuteIn …
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Aug 29
An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. It provides additional information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action or quality is performed. Several different types of adverbs are used in English:
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Aug 26
Beside:“Beside” is a preposition that indicates proximity or location next to something else.It often implies being at the side of or in close proximity to something. Examples:She sat beside her friend during the movie.The cat slept beside the fireplace. Besides:“Besides” is an adverb or a preposition that has several meanings:In addition to or apart from.Moreover …
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Aug 25
Some clauses begin with the introductory words THERE or IT rather than with the subject of the sentence. These introductory words are sometimes called expletives. The expletive THERE shows that someone or something exists, usually at a particular time or place. These sentences generally follow the pattern there + verb to be + subject: There …
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The present perfect forms have gone to and have been to are often confused in English. However, there areclear differences between the two forms. The present perfect forms have gone to and have been to are commonly used to refer to movement to another place. Notice the differences in the examples below. Has / Have …
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