Oct 12
Determiners are words that come before a noun to clarify what the noun refers to. They help specify whether we’re talking about something specific or general, countable or uncountable, and they can show possession, quantity, or definiteness. Mastering the use of determiners is key to sounding more fluent and accurate in English. Types of Determiners …
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Oct 11
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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Oct 10
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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Oct 09
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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Oct 07
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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Oct 02
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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Sep 25
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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Sep 25
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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Sep 05
Do you know how to use phrases like “in the morning,” “next week,” or “a long time ago”? Expressions of time help you give more details when you’re talking about when things happen. Days/Weeks/Months/Years: Use on for days (“on Monday”), in for months/years (“in July”, “in 2022”), and at for specific times (“at 5 o’clock”). …
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Aug 29
TOO: ENOUGH: Quick Tip: Here are examples for each of the patterns: TOO + Adjective TOO + Adverb TOO MANY + Noun (Countable) TOO MUCH + Noun (Uncountable) Adverb + ENOUGH Adjective + ENOUGH ENOUGH + Noun These examples should clarify how to use “too” and “enough” in different contexts!
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