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Feb 21
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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Feb 20
VOCABULARY – Informal (spoken) Contractions In English, as in most other languages, there are ways to shorten groups of words that commonly go together. We don’t do this in writing, just when we speak. They are called informal or spoken, contractions. ain’t – am not/is not/are not – I ain’t gonna lie. cos – because …
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Feb 19
Good is an adjective and must modify a noun. Well is usually an adverb. Well is occasionally used as an adjective but only when referring to someone’s health. “Good” as an Adjective: “Well” as an Adverb: “Well” as an Adjective (Health): Here are some common mistakes to avoid when using “good” and “well”: These points …
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Feb 13
MAYBE vs MAY BE Even though the two words contain the same letters, the space between those letters makes a difference because maybe is an adverb while may be is a verb. As such, their definitions are different and one can never be used in the place of the other. Look: MAY BE (Verb Phrase) …
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Feb 12
Understanding Mixed Conditionals Mixed Conditionals are a combination of two different types of conditionals, typically mixing the second and third conditionals. They are used to express situations where the time in the “if” clause is different from the time in the main clause. This allows for a more nuanced expression of hypothetical situations that may …
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Feb 12
What is the third conditional? The Third Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the past and their imagined outcomes. It’s commonly used to express regrets, wishes, or events that didn’t happen. Examples: In each case, the situation is impossible to change because it’s already in the past. Forming the Third …
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Feb 12
What is the Second Conditional? The Second Conditional is a grammatical structure used to talk about hypothetical, imaginary, or extremely unlikely situations. It allows us to express dreams, wishes, and scenarios that are not based in reality. Structure The Second Conditional follows this structure: Examples: Compare First & Second Conditionals It’s important to distinguish between …
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Feb 11
What is the first conditional? The First Conditional is used to talk about situations that are likely or possible in the future. It describes a real, specific outcome that will happen if a condition is met. Example Sentences: This conditional structure helps us talk about things that are realistic or likely in the future as …
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Feb 11
What is the zero conditional? The Zero Conditional is used to talk about general truths, scientific facts, and situations that are always true when the condition is met. This conditional helps us discuss facts that remain the same, regardless of time. Example Sentences: The outcomes are universally true in these cases, making the Zero Conditional …
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Feb 08
Both A and AN are indefinite articles in English, and they mean exactly the same thing. They are used before singular, countable nouns when you are not referring to a specific item. However, the choice between A and AN depends entirely on the sound of the word that follows—not necessarily the first letter of that …
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