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 vs. ENOUGH
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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Aug 23
PREPOSITIONS OF LOCATION: in, on, at
Prepositions of location are essential in English as they help us describe where something or someone is located. Among the most commonly used prepositions are IN, ON, and AT. While they may seem similar, they are used in specific contexts to indicate different types of locations. Let’s explore how to use each one correctly. 1. …
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Aug 22
VOCABULARY – Body Movements
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Aug 21
Understanding Participial Adjectives:
The Difference Between -ed and -ing Forms In English, many verbs that describe emotions or feelings can be transformed into adjectives by using their present or past participle forms. However, it’s important to note that these two forms convey different meanings. Let’s explore how to use these participial adjectives correctly. Present Participle (-ing Form) The …
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Aug 13
Confusing Expressions
So far, thus far, till now, until now, by now, yet, as yet These phrases are often used to indicate time, progress, or a situation up to the present moment, but they have slightly different nuances and usage contexts. 1. So Far 2. Thus Far 3. Till Now / Until Now 4. By Now 5. …
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Aug 08
GRAMMAR – Still vs. Yet vs. Already
“Still,” “yet,” and “already” are commonly used adverbs in English that can sometimes be confusing. They help indicate time and the progression of events, but each has its own specific use and nuance. This guide will explain the differences between these three words, complete with definitions and examples to clarify their correct usage. STILL Definition: …
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Aug 04
VOCABULARY – Emojis
If you use social media at all, you should be very familiar with emojis – those cute little digital images or icons used to express an idea, emotion, etc. Here are a few of the emotions that they represent: happy embarrassed scared nervous goofy surpised quiet annoyed cool sad tired excited bored sick frustrated angry funny …
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Jul 29
The Difference Between “Me” and “I”
“I” is a subject pronoun. It refers to the person performing the action of the verb. “Me” is an object pronoun. It refers to the person receiving the action of the verb. Remember: When talking about yourself and another person, always put the other person first. The Difference Between “You and Me” vs. “You and …
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Jul 22
GRAMMAR – COMMON CONTRACTIONS
GRAMMAR – COMMON CONTRACTIONS We use contractions (I’m, we’re) in everyday speech and informal writing. Contractions, which are sometimes called ‘short forms’, commonly combine a pronoun or noun and a verb, or a verb and not, in a shorter form. Contractions are usually not appropriate in formal writing. We make contractions with auxiliary verbs, and …
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