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May 19
Infinitives are the base form of a verb, usually preceded by “to” (e.g., to learn, to explore, to be). They’re incredibly versatile and are used in many ways to express purpose, intention, emotion, and more. In this guide, we’ll break down the main uses of infinitives in English grammar, with examples that will make it …
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May 18
The difference between DO and DOES is not difficult to understand.DO is a verb and DOES is the third person singular of that verb in the present tense. Every other person in the conjugation uses DO. When the subject is I, you, we, or they, we use DO. I do my homework every day.Do you …
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May 17
Possessive nouns can seem tricky at first, but once you grasp the rules, you’ll find them easy to use. In this post, we’ll explore how to form possessive nouns in different contexts, ensuring that you can confidently show ownership in your writing. 1. Singular Nouns For most singular nouns, showing possession is straightforward. Simply add …
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May 16
The preposition “off” has many different uses in English, depending on the context. Here’s a breakdown of its main uses: 1. Separation or Removal 2. Starting Point (in Time or Space) 3. Away from Work or Duty 4. Deactivation or Disconnection 5. Distance or Separation 6. Reduced or Discounted 7. Cancellation or Suspension 8. Condition …
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May 15
Turn Adjectives & Nouns into Verbs! Did you know you can add -EN to some adjectives and nouns to create verbs? This is a powerful and useful suffix in English. It often means “to make” or “to become” something. In this post, we’ll look at how this suffix works and give you plenty of examples …
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May 15
English learners often get confused between “its” and “it’s” — and even native speakers make mistakes with these two! But don’t worry. Once you understand the difference, it’s easy to get it right every time. 🔤 Quick Explanation 🔎 When to Use “It’s” It’s is a contraction (short form) of: 📌 Examples with “it is”: …
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May 14
One of the most common mistakes English learners (and even native speakers!) make is using “I” and “me” incorrectly. While they both refer to the same person — the speaker — they are used in different parts of a sentence. In this post, we’ll explain the difference and give you lots of examples so you …
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May 13
Adjectives are words used to describe a person, place, or thing, for example, The tall man in the red shirt is a friend of mine. We drove along a quiet road until reaching a small town. I’m reading an interesting book. Prepositions are words used to connect two ideas or to demonstrate the relationship between …
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May 12
We place our bodies in different positions depending on what we are doing. Do you know the names of the different positions? One of my INSTAGRAM followers asked to use each one in a sentence, so here you go: Can you think of any other positions? If you have any questions or doubts, please ask …
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May 04
English can be tricky, especially when it comes to words that sound the same but have different meanings and uses. A common source of confusion is the difference between “lie,” “lie,” and “lay.” These three words are often mixed up, but understanding their meanings and how they are used can help you use them correctly. …
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