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Nov 28
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Here are some of the more common ones: Mr. – MisterMrs. – MissusMs. – Miss [mizz]jr. – JuniorDr. – DoctorBlvd. – BoulevardRd. – RoadDr. – DriveSt. – StreetAve. – AvenueLn. – Lanemph – miles per hourCorp. – CorporationInc. – IncorporatedLtd. – Limited
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Nov 28
The difference between a regular and an irregular verb is the formation of the simple past and past participle. Regular verbs are consistent—the simple past ends in ed as does the past participle. BUT, the simple past and past participle of irregular verbs can end in a variety of ways, with no consistent pattern. Here …
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Nov 14
Collocations are words that go together naturally in English.Learning collocations is essential for making your English sound fluent and natural! LET’S LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAKE & DO:Use DO for actions, obligations, and repetitive tasks.Use MAKE for creating or producing something, and for actions you choose to do. DO generally refers to the action …
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Nov 14
Adverbs of frequency describe how often something occurs 100% – always – I always come to work on time.~90% – usually – I usually wake up before 7 am.~80% – normally – I normally have breakfast at home.~80% – generally – I generally walk to work.~70% – often – I often have lunch near my …
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Nov 14
By is often used with forms of communication and transportation:by car, by plane, by phone, by express mail (‘Note: If the noun is plural or is preceded by a determiner, the preposition in or on must be used: in cars, on a boat, on tbe telepbone, in a taxi.) By is also used with gerunds …
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Nov 09
To compare two things, we use what is called a COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVE to what is different between the two things. We do this by modifying the adjective of the characteristic that is different. Here are the rules for this:For adjectives of one syllable:You add ‘ER’Examples:smart – smartERyoung – youngERfast – fastER For adjectives of one …
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Nov 03
Adjectives are words that describe the quality or state of being of nouns. Adjectives do not modify verbs, adverbs, or other adjectives. Usually, adjectives are easy to find because they come immediately before the nouns they modify. Adjectives can do more than just modify nouns. They can also act as a complement to linking verbs …
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Nov 03
The prepositions IN, ON, and AT are also used in a number of set expressions:in a book/magazine newspaperin charge (of)in common (with)in danger (of)in detailin existencein the front/middle/backin generalin partin the past/futurein practicein a rowin stylein theoryon a bus/train/etc.on fireon the other handon purposeon radio/televisionon the wholeat best/worstat birth at deathat first/lastat least/mostat the momentat …
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Nov 01
A phrasal verb is a verb that is made up of a main verb together with an adverb or a preposition, or both. Typically, their meaning is not obvious from the meanings of the individual words themselves.There are many phrasal verbs in English. Here are some examples: She has always LOOKED DOWN ON me.(She thought …
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Oct 31
We use CAN to show that someone has the ability to do something now.I can play the piano.Can you speak English?They can’t play football very well. We use COULD to show that someone had the ability to do something in the past.I could play the piano when I was a child.Could you speak English when …
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