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Oct 30
What’s the difference between these two sentences:1. I lived in Ireland for 20 years.2. I have lived in Brazil for 17 years. ANSWER:1. This statement is in the simple past which implies that the action is finished,so…I don’t live in Ireland now. 2. This statement is in the present perfect which implies that the action …
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Oct 27
Some nouns are followed by specific prepositions. For example the noun relationship is always followed by with. A decrease in supply usually means an increase in price.Understanding the cause of a disease, makes it easier to find a cure for it.Pam noticed an improvement in the quality of her students’ work.Do sunspots have an influence …
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Oct 26
off color = somewhat indecent or in poor taste“That joke you told was a little off color”off duty = when you stop work“What time does the doctor go off duty?”off guard = unprepared“He was caught off guard by her question.”off -road = when a means of transport is suitable for all terrains“He has an off-road …
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Oct 26
at first = in the beginning“At first I couldn’t understand my teacher, but then the lessons became easier.”at hand = nearby, available“I always keep an eraser at hand just in case.”at home = when you are in your house“I can relax when I’m at home?”at large = not yet captured“Police say that the robbers are …
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Oct 25
A definite article comes before a singular noun that is used as a representative of an entire class of things. This is especially common with the names of animals, trees, inventions, musical instruments, and parts of the body.The tiger is the largest cat.My favorite tree is the oak.The Wright Bothers invented the airplane.The oboe is …
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Mar 08
GRAMMAR – How to read numbers 60m – sixty meters (distance) 25ft – twenty-five feet (distance) 35 km/h – thirty-five kilometers per hour (speed) 2.5L – two and a half liters (volume) 3 tbsp – three tablespoons (small volume) 5 tsp – five teaspoons (small volume) 7 lbs 8 oz – seven pounds eight ounces …
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Mar 08
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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Mar 08
Comparative and superlative adjectives are essential tools in English grammar for comparing and expressing degrees of qualities or characteristics. This post will clarify these concepts with clear definitions, examples, and practical applications. GRAMMAR – Comparatives & Superlatives Comparative Adjectives Definition: Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things or people and indicate which has a …
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Mar 08
TIP Less & More for a HEALTHIER LIFE Here are some simple things we can do to help us achieve a healthier lifestyle. LESS meat MORE vegetables LESS sugar MORE fruit LESS driving MORE walking LESS worrying MORE relaxing LESS anger MORE laughter
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Mar 08
GRAMMAR – Adjectives & Prepositions 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. Afraid of Ashamed of Aware of Capable of Certain of Conscious of Envious of Independent of Jealous of Proud of Eager for Eligible for Famous for …
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