Nov 29
The words WHOSE and WHO’S may sound the same when spoken (both pronounced /ho͞oz/), but they have very different meanings and uses in English. Learning to use them correctly will help you avoid common mistakes in writing and speaking. WHOSE: Possessive Pronoun WHOSE is a possessive pronoun used to ask or talk about ownership or …
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Nov 28
As an English learner, you may have noticed that both “while” and “during” are used to talk about time. However, they are used differently in sentences, and understanding how to use them correctly can make your English more accurate and natural. Let’s break down the key differences between these two words. 1. “WHILE” Usage:“While” is …
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Nov 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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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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Nov 23
The words so, such, and too are often confused by English learners because they all express emphasis or intensity. However, they follow different grammatical patterns and are used in distinct ways. Let’s break it down with examples and explanations. 1. SO So is used with adjectives and adverbs to indicate a high degree, often followed …
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Nov 22
GRAMMAR – AT THE END vs IN THE END English learners often confuse the phrases at the end and in the end because they sound similar. However, their meanings and usage are distinct. Let’s break them down and look at some examples to help you use these phrases correctly. What Does AT THE END Mean? …
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Nov 20
While SO-SO and MORE OR LESS are short and simple phrases, they serve entirely different purposes in English. Let’s dive into their meanings, uses, and nuances. 1. SO-SO: The Language of the Average Definition:SO-SO is used to describe something that is average, ordinary, or not impressive. It conveys a neutral feeling—not good, not bad. When …
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Nov 19
Both … andTwo things togetherMom is going to the cinema. Dad is going to the cinema.Both Mom and Dad are going to the cinema.They bought potatoes. They bought meat.They bought both potatoes and meat.There are two shirts. You can have both this one and that one.. Either … orOne of two thingsMom and Dad have …
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Nov 18
Use of Another and Otheranother + singular noun (Have another sandwich.) another (Thanks. I’ll have another.) other + plural noun (I wonder if there is life on other planets.) determiner + other + noun (There may be life on some other planets.) determiner + other (“I have one book.” “I have the other.”) Another means …
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Nov 14
An Interrogative Pronoun (question word) is a word we use in an information question (as opposed to a yes/no questions). The most common question words in English are: WHO is only used when referring to people, when we want to know the person. WHERE is used when asking about a place or location, when we want to know the …
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