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Form regular* past tense verbs with -ed and the following rules:
1. Add -ed to most verbs (jump + -ed = jumped)
2. Only add -d after a final -e (dance + -d = danced)
3. Double the last consonant after a vowel before -ed (ship + -ed = shipped)
4. Change -y to -i and add -ed with a final -y after a consonant (dry + -ed = dried)
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Form regular* past tense verbs with -ed and the following rules:
1. Add -ed to most verbs (jump + -ed = jumped)
2. Only add -d after a final -e (dance + -d = danced)
3. Double the last consonant after a vowel before -ed (ship + -ed = shipped)
4. Change -y to -i and add -ed with a final -y after a consonant (dry + -ed = dried)
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βUse perfect modals to express feelings about actions or events that happened in the past.
πΉBeth should have added more salt to the food; it tastes bland.
βWe often use perfect modals to talk about:
-Regret: should have
-Possibility: may/might/could have
-Ability: could have
-Certainty: would have
-Conclusions: must have
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βUse perfect modals to express feelings about actions or events that happened in the past.
πΉBeth should have added more salt to the food; it tastes bland.
βWe often use perfect modals to talk about:
-Regret: should have
-Possibility: may/might/could have
-Ability: could have
-Certainty: would have
-Conclusions: must have
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be + β¦ age
Note the structure be + β¦ age (without a preposition).
πΉWhen I was your age I was working. (NOTWhen I was at your age β¦)
πΉThe two boys are the same age.
πΉSheβs the same age as me.
be + β¦ age
Note the structure be + β¦ age (without a preposition).
πΉWhen I was your age I was working. (NOT
πΉThe two boys are the same age.
πΉSheβs the same age as me.
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After deserve, need and require, the ing form has a passive sense.
πΈI donβt think his article deserves reading. (= β¦ deserves to be read.)
πΉYour hair needs cutting. (= β¦ needs to be cut.)
In informal British English, want can also be used like this.
The car wants servicing. (= β¦ needs to be serviced.)
After deserve, need and require, the ing form has a passive sense.
πΈI donβt think his article deserves reading. (= β¦ deserves to be read.)
πΉYour hair needs cutting. (= β¦ needs to be cut.)
In informal British English, want can also be used like this.
The car wants servicing. (= β¦ needs to be serviced.)
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Don't use "very"
Use its synonyms!
01. πVery capable β accomplished
02. β¨Very clean β spotless
03. π€Very clever β brilliant
04. π¨Very cold β freezing
05. πΈVery dirty β squalid
06. πVery dry β parched
07. πVery fast β swift
08. πVery good β superb
09. πVery happy β jubilant
10. πVery hot β scalding
11. π§Very hungry β ravenous
12. π‘Very large β colossal
13. βVery light β imponderable
14. πVery high β sky-high
15. β¨Very neat β immaculate
16. π΄Very old β ancient
17. π¨Very poor β destitute
18. πVery quiet β silent
19. π‘Very rude β vulgar
20. π Very serious β solemn
21. πVery small β tiny
22. πͺVery strong β unyielding
23. πVery tasty β delicious
24. πVery tired β exhausted
25. πVery valuable β precious
26. π€€Very weak β feeble
27. π§Very wet β soaked
28. βVery wicked β villainous
29. π€Very wise β sagacious
30. π§Very worried β anxious
31. βΌVery dangerous β malignant
32. πΆVery complex β overspecified
33. πVery frequent β continual
Don't use "very"
Use its synonyms!
01. πVery capable β accomplished
02. β¨Very clean β spotless
03. π€Very clever β brilliant
04. π¨Very cold β freezing
05. πΈVery dirty β squalid
06. πVery dry β parched
07. πVery fast β swift
08. πVery good β superb
09. πVery happy β jubilant
10. πVery hot β scalding
11. π§Very hungry β ravenous
12. π‘Very large β colossal
13. βVery light β imponderable
14. πVery high β sky-high
15. β¨Very neat β immaculate
16. π΄Very old β ancient
17. π¨Very poor β destitute
18. πVery quiet β silent
19. π‘Very rude β vulgar
20. π Very serious β solemn
21. πVery small β tiny
22. πͺVery strong β unyielding
23. πVery tasty β delicious
24. πVery tired β exhausted
25. πVery valuable β precious
26. π€€Very weak β feeble
27. π§Very wet β soaked
28. βVery wicked β villainous
29. π€Very wise β sagacious
30. π§Very worried β anxious
31. βΌVery dangerous β malignant
32. πΆVery complex β overspecified
33. πVery frequent β continual
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TYPICAL MISTAKE
*According to the traffic, Mark was late for work.*
βοΈWe cannot use the phrase according to in this context. If you are trying to explain the reason for something, the following structures are more natural:
β because of something
β as a result of something
πΉBecause of the traffic, Mark was late for work.
πΉAs a result of the traffic, Mark was late for work.
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TYPICAL MISTAKE
*According to the traffic, Mark was late for work.*
βοΈWe cannot use the phrase according to in this context. If you are trying to explain the reason for something, the following structures are more natural:
β because of something
β as a result of something
πΉBecause of the traffic, Mark was late for work.
πΉAs a result of the traffic, Mark was late for work.
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Theyβre ADJECTIVES. π‘
Motherly
lonely
friendly
neighborly
lovely
βοΈthey are some -ly words that are NOT adverbs. π
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Theyβre ADJECTIVES. π‘
Motherly
lonely
friendly
neighborly
lovely
βοΈthey are some -ly words that are NOT adverbs. π
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TYPICAL MISTAKE
*According to the traffic, Mark was late for work.*
βοΈWe cannot use the phrase according to in this context. If you are trying to explain the reason for something, the following structures are more natural:
β because of something
β as a result of something
πΉBecause of the traffic, Mark was late for work.
πΉAs a result of the traffic, Mark was late for work.
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πif you dislike pressπ
TYPICAL MISTAKE
*According to the traffic, Mark was late for work.*
βοΈWe cannot use the phrase according to in this context. If you are trying to explain the reason for something, the following structures are more natural:
β because of something
β as a result of something
πΉBecause of the traffic, Mark was late for work.
πΉAs a result of the traffic, Mark was late for work.
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π ELSE
π΄ Else has a possessive elseβs.
βYouβre wearing somebody elseβs coat.
π΄ There is no plural structure with else.
π I didnβt see any other people. (any else people)
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βYouβre wearing somebody elseβs coat.
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Subordinating Conjunctions
πΉ Subordinating conjunctions are words like "although," "because," "if," and "while" that join dependent clauses to independent clauses.
πΉThey signal the relationship between clauses, such as cause and effect, contrast, or time.
π΄ Examples:
Although it was hot, I went out. Because of the hot weather, I went out.
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πΉThey signal the relationship between clauses, such as cause and effect, contrast, or time.
Although it was hot, I went out. Because of the hot weather, I went out.
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Relative Clauses
πΉRelative clauses provide additional information about a noun in the sentence.
πΉEssential relative clauses are necessary for understanding the main point of the sentence.
πΉNon-essential relative clauses provide extra information but can be removed without changing the essential meaning of the sentence.
π΄ Examples:
The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow.
My brother, who lives in Paris, is visiting us next week."
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πΉRelative clauses provide additional information about a noun in the sentence.
πΉEssential relative clauses are necessary for understanding the main point of the sentence.
πΉNon-essential relative clauses provide extra information but can be removed without changing the essential meaning of the sentence.
The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow.
My brother, who lives in Paris, is visiting us next week."
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Workout β noun: My *workout* at the gym was intense. πͺπ¦
Work out β verb phrase: *Work out* this problem: 1β£ β 1β£ =β; Letβs *work out*! π
Workout β noun: My *workout* at the gym was intense. πͺπ¦
Work out β verb phrase: *Work out* this problem: 1β£ β 1β£ =β; Letβs *work out*! π
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In American English πΊπΈ, βlicenseβ is both a noun and a verb.
In British English π¬π§, βlicenceβ is a noun, and βlicenseβ is a verb.
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In American English πΊπΈ, βlicenseβ is both a noun and a verb.
In British English π¬π§, βlicenceβ is a noun, and βlicenseβ is a verb.
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The plural of βforumβ is βforumsβ or βfora.β
βForaβ sounds cooler, but if you want people to get what youβre talking about, use βforums.β
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The plural of βforumβ is βforumsβ or βfora.β
βForaβ sounds cooler, but if you want people to get what youβre talking about, use βforums.β
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Annual - 1 year
Biennial - 2 years
Triennial - 3 years
Quadrennial - 4 years
Quinquennial - 5 years
Sexennial - 6 years
Septennial - 7 years
Octennial - 8 years
Novennial - 9 years
Decennial - 10 years
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Annual - 1 year
Biennial - 2 years
Triennial - 3 years
Quadrennial - 4 years
Quinquennial - 5 years
Sexennial - 6 years
Septennial - 7 years
Octennial - 8 years
Novennial - 9 years
Decennial - 10 years
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The longest word in the English language without a true vowel (a, e, i, o, u) is "rhythms." It relies on the letter "y" to function as a vowel sound. This showcases the flexibility and unique aspects of English spelling and pronunciation.
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The longest word in the English language without a true vowel (a, e, i, o, u) is "rhythms." It relies on the letter "y" to function as a vowel sound. This showcases the flexibility and unique aspects of English spelling and pronunciation.
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