PREFIXES, SUFFIXES 3
Prefixes in English We continue with the topic of “Prefixes” in English. Prefixes are added to the beginning of words to change or add to their meanings. Here are some common prefixes:
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Prefixes in English We continue with the topic of “Prefixes” in English. Prefixes are added to the beginning of words to change or add to their meanings. Here are some common prefixes:
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In English, we express hypothetical sentences about past events that happened differently using the third form of “if” sentences, known as “if-3.” Example: “If I hadn’t eaten (if + had + verb 3), too much chocolate, I wouldn’t have been ill.” This means: “I ate too much chocolate, and I got sick.” In these sentences,
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Linking Words for Showing Relationships Contrast but: However, she wanted to come but couldn’t. not…but: He is not a doctor but a teacher. although: Although it rained, we still had a great picnic. while: She loves skiing, while her brother prefers snowboarding. whereas: She enjoys cooking, whereas he prefers eating out. despite: Despite the rain,
Ways of Expressing the Future 1. Future Simple (Simple Future Tense) = will In cases of uncertainty; I hope I think / I believe I expect / I anticipate and maybe probably These expressions gain a stronger meaning when combined with phrases like: I hope he will come soon. 2. Making predictions about the future;
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Prefixes add to meaning of original word to make new words. prefix Example co- cooperation dis- disease dis- dislike in- inaction
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At, By, For / Correct and Different Use of Prepositions In English, prepositions are used with certain nouns in some expressions (phrase) and this does not change. The correct use of these expressions provides richness of speech. It shapes spelling in written language. The following examples may gain a meaning other than their normal meaning.
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At 8.00 we will be having our breakfast. “Will be doing” and “will have done” “will be …ing” is used when you are in the middle of an action. For example, let’s imagine next summer we’re on holiday in Bodrum; I will be on holiday in Bodrum this time next summer. During the holidays, let’s
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I Can Hear / I Could Hear Modals: Can / Could / Be Able To “Can”: “Can” is used in the following situations: Examples: I can see the river from my room. Can I use your mobile? My mobile is broken down! How many languages can you speak? – I can speak 3. I can
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Mustn’t (Must Not) In negative sense, when talking about “must – should,” it means there is a prohibition. Examples: You mustn’t smoke here. (It is forbidden to smoke here.) You mustn’t leave the school if you don’t finish your schoolwork. A scout mustn’t leave the camp unless he has got permission. Needn’t / Don’t Have
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Reported Speech 2 / Revision We use Reported Speech when we want to say what someone else said. Direct Speech: “I am going to help you.” Reported Speech: John said he was going to help me. We usually change the tense of what a person said: Present Simple -> Past Direct Speech: “I am a
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