In English, there are several modal auxiliary verbs that are used to express different degrees of possibility, probability, and certainty. Here’s a breakdown of how these modals are used: 1. Possibility: 2. Certainty: In summary, “may” and “might” are used to express possibilities, with “may” indicating a slightly higher degree of certainty than “might.” On […]
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Either, neither In English, we use connector adverbs like ‘neither’ and ‘either’ when we want to introduce another negative idea into the conversation. Neither We use ‘neither’ when talking about actions we haven’t done or don’t like: Alex can’t speak Spanish. – Neither can Dia. (Notice that the response is in the same pattern ‘can’-
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Words that take both -ing and -to, but with a change in meaning Forget I forgot to turn off the computer. ( forget to turn off ) I forgot turning off the computer. ( forget a past action ) In the first sentence he forgets something he has to do. (forget to do), whereas
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Modal Verbs in English In English, modal verbs are used to convey various meanings to the main verb. Could / May / Might: Used when the speaker is uncertain: That could be the right bus. – This might be the correct bus. The job you are applying for might be difficult. – The job you’re
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Indefinite Pronouns in English Like in many languages, in English, we use certain expressions instead of repeating a specific noun. These expressions not only help avoid repetition but also add fluency to the sentence. These pronouns, like he, she, and it in subject pronouns, take -s, -es, or -ies endings when the verb is in
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Passive 2 As mentioned earlier, passive voice is used for actions and processes where the doer is not specified. It is also used in formal writings and news to emphasize the action rather than the subject. Note that verbs are used in their third form after the auxiliary verb. Now, let’s look at how passive
Reporting Questions / I asked where he was going When reporting questions, expressions like “ask,” “wonder,” and “want to know” are used. Indirect questions do not have the normal word order of direct questions. For example: “Where do you go?” He asked. – When reporting this question to someone else: He asked where I went.
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In this lesson, we will look at determiners in detail. Definite article : the Indefinite article : a, an Possessive adjectives : my, his , her , your Demonstratives : this, that, these, those Quantifiers : every, some, any, each, both, either, neither, all, no, enough Numbers ; one, two, three…. Usages: This This laptop
COMPARISONS Like / as “like“: to express similarity (when describing similarities). He can write very fast like him. She looks like her mother. “As” (when describing a person’s role or function) He works as a manager for this company. Comparatives and Superlatives We use the comparative to compare one person or thing with another. We
But, however, though / Linking sentences In English, these are the phrases we use more in formal, that is, official speeches. They are also used in daily conversations to express personal opinions. We can use the phrases above in formal situations and to give personal opinions. But When we want to express a contrast ideas
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