Mar 28
These characters are not just random symbols; they play a crucial role in writing, coding, and communication. You will learn their names, definitions, and multiple uses with practical examples. Whether you’re writing an email, composing a document, or exploring programming, knowing how to use these symbols correctly will enhance your efficiency and effectiveness.
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Mar 27
In English, when using the present simple tense, verbs often change slightly in the third person singular (when the subject is he, she, or it). These changes depend on the spelling of the verb. Let’s break it down! 1. The Basic Rule: Add “S” For most verbs, simply add S to the base form: Verb …
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Mar 25
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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Mar 20
Countable or Uncountable? We use different quantifiers in English depending on whether the noun is countable (things we can count like apples 🍏) or uncountable (things we can’t count like water 💧). Here’s a quick guide to help you out: 🔹 For Countable Nouns: 🔹 For Uncountable Nouns: 🔹 For Both: Remember, countable nouns are …
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Mar 19
Collocations are words that go together naturally in English.Learning collocations is essential for making your English sound fluent and natural! LET’S LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAKE & DO:Use DO for actions, obligations, and repetitive tasks.Use MAKE for creating or producing something, and for actions you choose to do. DO generally refers to the action …
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Mar 17
What Does “Enough” Mean? “Enough” means having as much or as many as needed. It’s not too little, not too much, but just right! How to Use “Enough”: Key Points to Remember: Practice Time! 📝 Try using “enough” in different ways: Keep practicing, and you’ll master “enough” in no time! 🌟
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Mar 16
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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Mar 15
In English, when multiple adjectives are used to describe a noun, they typically follow a specific order. This order helps maintain clarity and natural-sounding language. The general order of adjectives is as follows: Here’s an example sentence using multiple adjectives in their correct order: “The beautiful small old wooden Italian music box.” In this sentence:“The” …
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Mar 13
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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Mar 11
Using “only” correctly can make a big difference in the meaning of a sentence. It’s a small word with a powerful impact! Let’s dive into how to place “only” correctly to convey the exact meaning you want. Understanding the Role of “Only”: “Only” is a versatile word that can modify different parts of a sentence. …
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