Still / We use “still” if something continues or to be true. In English we use “still” if we would like to emphasise that it has not changed or stopped. Still He still hasn’t sold his car. I still want to meet new friends from Portugal. I still like my teacher although he scolded me. I […]
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She must be tired. Must , Can’t In the lessons on modal (auxiliary verbs), we have stated that must is used to express necessity and rules. In this lesson, we will see the meaning of “certainty”. Must / mast / “must” when it comes to the certainty of a situation: She has been studying for
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Either …or / neither …nor Either …or: When discussing two alternative options: Neither …nor: When stating that both options are negative or neither of them:
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Conditional 2 / İf In English, we make the 2nd form of Second Conditionals, that is, conditional sentences, using “PAST Tense” and “Would”. Unlike the use of If in the 1st form described on the Pre-Intermediate page, here we talk about imaginary situations. 1: If clause and would + verb If William was here, he
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This text provides a variety of examples and scenarios in English language usage, covering different tenses and grammatical structures. Here’s a summary of each section: 1. Present Simple: 2. Present Continuous: 3. Talking About the Past and Past Continuous: 4. Present Perfect: 5. Past Simple / Present Perfect / Past Perfect: 6. The Future Tense:
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In this text, you have provided examples related to various aspects of the English language, including advice, duty, obligation, the passive voice, infinitive vs. gerund, and phrasal and prepositional verbs. Here’s a breakdown of the content: 1. Advice, Duty, and Obligation: 2. The Passive Voice: 3. Infinitive vs. Gerund: 4. Phrasal and Prepositional Verbs: Overall,
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In English, modal verbs like “can,” “could,” “may,” “might,” and “will” are commonly used to make requests, seek permission, and indicate ability. Here’s how these modals are used in different situations: Modal verbs play a crucial role in expressing politeness, making requests, and seeking permission in various social contexts. Understanding their usage can help you
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Infinitive ( -to ) In lesson 1 of this chapter, we studied verbs with -ing. Now we will see verbs with -to. The infinitive is used after some verbs; I hope to see you again. I learnt to speak English. As can be seen in these two examples, when a verb comes after “hope” and
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In English, certain verbs are followed by an object and the base form of the verb (-to infinitive), while others take an object followed by the base form of the verb without “to.” Here are some examples of these verbs: Verbs followed by an object + “to infinitive”: Verbs followed by an object + base
