Archive for February 2011

- Also / Too / Either

The following is a mini-tutorial on the use of the words “also,” “too” and “either.” Also USE “Also” is used in positive sentences to add an agreeing thought. Examples: Dora speaks English. Allen also speaks English. I love ice-cream. I also love cake. Colm can come with

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- Adverbs / Adjectives / Linking Verbs

The following is a mini-tutorial on the use of adverbs, adjectives, and linking verbs. Adverbs FORM [adjective + ly] There are also irregular adverbs such as “well” and “fast.” USE 1 Adverbs can be used to modify verbs. Examples: * Jim walked quickly towards the school. *

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- Subjunctive

The following is a mini-tutorial on the use of the Subjunctive. FORM Use the simple form of the verb. The simple form is the infinitive without the “to.” The simple form of the verb “to go” is “go.” The Subjunctive is only noticeable in certain forms and

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- Between, among; by, beside, etc.

A. Between, among Study how between and among are used as prepositions of place in these sentences: She held the diamond between her thumb and forefinger. Zimbabwe is situated between Zambia to the north , Mozambique to the east, Botswana to the west, and South Africa to

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- During, for, in , over, and throughout; by and until

A. We use during or in to talk about something that happens within a particular period of time: The population of the city has actually fallen during the last decade. (or…in the last…) She didn´t take a holiday during her four years as head of the company.

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-Differences between Action and Stative Verbs

All verbs in English are classified as either stative or action verbs (also referred to as ‘dynamic verbs’). Action verbs describe actions we take (things we do) or things that happen. Stative verbs refer to the way things ‘are’ – their appearance, state of being, smell, etc.

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- “Been and Gone.” Common mistakes in English.

When they are learning English, some Europeans people confuse the meaning and usage of these two verbs. gone is the Past Participle form of the verb to go. been is the Past Participle form of the verb to be. John has gone to work in West Africa.

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- “To Get”. Different uses in English

There are several situations when this verb can be used. A: To get can replace other verbs: to buy, obtain, receive etc.. Example: I get my bread from this shop. = I buy John gets a lot of money from his father. = John obtains Mary got

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- To Make and To Do.

A – Do is a general word for actions: What are you doing this evening? (not What are you making?) ´Shall I open the window?´      ´No, it´s OK. I´ll do it.´ Rachel´s job is very boring. She does the same thing every day. I did

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- Modal Auxiliary Verbs to Elementary Students

The modal auxiliary verbs are: will/shall, can/could, may/might, must, ought to, would, should. – Will/Shall: Will/shall are used: – to construct the Future Tense of regular and irregular verbs. Example: My parents will visit Dublin next week. – to show that a decision has been made. Example:

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