Category: GRAMMAR

GRAMMAR – Pronouns (and adjectives)

Personal pronouns and possessive adjectives are essential elements of English grammar. They help us talk about people, things, and ownership without repeating the same nouns over and over again. In this post, we’ll explore five key types: subject pronouns, object pronouns, possessive adjectives, possessive pronouns, and reflexive pronouns. Understanding how to use each one correctly …

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GRAMMAR – More Confusing Words

Here are expanded explanation with examples for each pair: EARLIEST vs. SOONEST PERCENT vs. PERCENTAGE AFTER vs. AFTERWARDS AGO vs. BEFORE These explanations and examples highlight the subtle differences between these similar words and expressions in English.

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GRAMMAR – MIGRATE vs EMIGRATE vs IMMIGRATE

GRAMMAR – MIGRATE vs EMIGRATE vs IMMIGRATE Migrate Emigrate Immigrate Key Differences: In simpler terms: Immigrate = Entering a new country.  Migrate = Moving, not necessarily to or from a specific country. Emigrate = Leaving a country.

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Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous

The Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous tenses can sometimes be used interchangeably, but they often emphasize different aspects of an action. Here’s a breakdown of when they are the same and when they are different: When the Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous Are the Same: Both tenses can be used to talk about …

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Understanding Ability in English: CAN, COULD, and WILL BE ABLE TO

In English, we use different forms to express someone’s ability to do something, whether in the present, past, or future. Let’s explore how CAN, COULD, and WILL BE ABLE TO are used to talk about ability. 1. CAN – Ability in the Present We use CAN to show that someone has the ability to do …

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May vs. Might: Understanding the Difference

In English, both may and might are modal verbs used to indicate possibility. However, they aren’t interchangeable in all situations. Knowing when to use each one can improve the accuracy and clarity of your communication. May: A Stronger Possibility May is often used when something is more likely to happen. When we say something may …

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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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PRONUNCIATION – the ED sound

PRONUNCIATION – the ED sound There are three different ways to pronounce the ‘ED’ ending of regular verbs in the simple past tense: / t/ , / d / or / id /. The pronunciation depends on the sound at the end of the infinitive of the main verb and whether it is voiced or …

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GRAMMAR – Adjectives & Prepositions

Some adjectives need a preposition before their object. There doesn’t seem to be a logical rule, I’m afraid! We just need to learn them.  

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Countable vs. Uncountable Quantifiers

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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