When giving advice in English, we often use the modal verbs “should,” “ought to,” and “had better.” Each of these has its nuances and specific contexts where they are more appropriate. Let’s explore how to use them, their differences, and how they work in questions and negative sentences. Using SHOULD “Should” is the most common …
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Jul 22
GRAMMAR – COMMON CONTRACTIONS
GRAMMAR – COMMON CONTRACTIONS We use contractions (I’m, we’re) in everyday speech and informal writing. Contractions, which are sometimes called ‘short forms’, commonly combine a pronoun or noun and a verb, or a verb and not, in a shorter form. Contractions are usually not appropriate in formal writing. We make contractions with auxiliary verbs, and …
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Jul 17
The Causative Form
The causative form is a grammatical structure used when one person causes another person to do something. It’s a common form in English and is often used to indicate that someone has arranged for an action to be done by someone else. Structure of the Causative Form There are two main ways to form the …
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Jul 15
Understanding the Correct Placement of “Only”
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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Jul 10
GRAMMAR – Order of Adjectives
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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Jul 08
Using Present Tenses to Talk About the Future
Did you know we can use the simple present and the present continuous tenses to talk about the future? Let’s dive into how we do this! Simple Present for Future Events When to use:We use the simple present to talk about scheduled events in the near future. These are usually events based on a timetable …
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Jul 08
Grammar – ENOUGH
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Jul 04
GRAMMAR – Prepositions + GERUND
Understanding the correct use of prepositions with gerunds is crucial for mastering English grammar. This guide will help you navigate the common combinations, such as “interested in learning” and “good at cooking,” providing clear examples and practical exercises. Learning these patterns can enhance your writing and speaking skills, making your English more fluent and natural. …
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Jun 27
GRAMMAR – Verbs + Prepositions
Verbs & Prepositions Some verbs are usually followed by prepositions before the object of the verb. These are called dependent prepositions and they are followed by a noun or a gerund (‘ing’ form). For is the dependent preposition for ‘wait’ We can use other prepositions with ‘wait’ – e.g. He waited at the bus stop – but ‘for’ …
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