Nov 03
Adjectives are words that describe the quality or state of being of nouns. Adjectives do not modify verbs, adverbs, or other adjectives. Usually, adjectives are easy to find because they come immediately before the nouns they modify. Adjectives can do more than just modify nouns. They can also act as a complement to linking verbs …
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Nov 03
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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Nov 01
A phrasal verb is a verb that is made up of a main verb together with an adverb or a preposition, or both. Typically, their meaning is not obvious from the meanings of the individual words themselves.There are many phrasal verbs in English. Here are some examples: She has always LOOKED DOWN ON me.(She thought …
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Oct 31
We use CAN to show that someone has the ability to do something now.I can play the piano.Can you speak English?They can’t play football very well. We use COULD to show that someone had the ability to do something in the past.I could play the piano when I was a child.Could you speak English when …
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Oct 30
What’s the difference between these two sentences:1. I lived in Ireland for 20 years.2. I have lived in Brazil for 17 years. ANSWER:1. This statement is in the simple past which implies that the action is finished,so…I don’t live in Ireland now. 2. This statement is in the present perfect which implies that the action …
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Oct 27
Some nouns are followed by specific prepositions. For example the noun relationship is always followed by with. A decrease in supply usually means an increase in price.Understanding the cause of a disease, makes it easier to find a cure for it.Pam noticed an improvement in the quality of her students’ work.Do sunspots have an influence …
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Oct 26
off color = somewhat indecent or in poor taste“That joke you told was a little off color”off duty = when you stop work“What time does the doctor go off duty?”off guard = unprepared“He was caught off guard by her question.”off -road = when a means of transport is suitable for all terrains“He has an off-road …
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Oct 26
at first = in the beginning“At first I couldn’t understand my teacher, but then the lessons became easier.”at hand = nearby, available“I always keep an eraser at hand just in case.”at home = when you are in your house“I can relax when I’m at home?”at large = not yet captured“Police say that the robbers are …
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Oct 25
A definite article comes before a singular noun that is used as a representative of an entire class of things. This is especially common with the names of animals, trees, inventions, musical instruments, and parts of the body.The tiger is the largest cat.My favorite tree is the oak.The Wright Bothers invented the airplane.The oboe is …
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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 Gone …
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