English Grammar: As if (conjunction) August 26, 2010 by Melanie The word combination as if has many different meanings in English. It can be a conjunction, an exclamation, and slang! In this grammar article, you’ll learn the different meanings & how to use as if in a sentence. 1. Meaning: As if is a conjunction. […]
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English Grammar: As if (conjunction)
English Grammar: As if (conjunction) August 26, 2010 by Melanie The word combination as if has many different meanings in English. It can be a conjunction, an exclamation, and slang! In this grammar article, you’ll learn the different meanings & how to use as if in a sentence. 1. Meaning: As if is a conjunction. […]
English Grammar: How to Use “Could” to Guess Information
English Grammar: How to Use “Could” to Guess Information June 1, 2010 by Melanie Modal verbs are one of the most frustrating parts of English grammar. One modal verb can have many different meanings, and it’s difficult trying to remember all those meanings. In this article, you’ll learn one use of the modal verb could. […]
English Vocabulary: Compound Nouns (Nouns That Act Like Adjectives!)
English Vocabulary: Compound Nouns (Nouns That Act Like Adjectives!) May 6, 2010 by Melanie Have you noticed that sometimes a noun is used to describe another noun? Here are some examples from the listening lesson “Stars on Ice”: figure skating ice skating world-class figure skaters a heart attack four-time world champion You probably learned in […]
nouns – Page 2
English Vocabulary: Compound Nouns (Nouns That Act Like Adjectives!) May 6, 2010 by Melanie Have you noticed that sometimes a noun is used to describe another noun? Here are some examples from the listening lesson “Stars on Ice”: figure skating ice skating world-class figure skaters a heart attack four-time world champion You probably learned in […]
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English Grammar: Have to do something April 23, 2010 by Melanie 17 Comments Have is one of the most common verbs used in English. A previous article explained when to use have got. Have and have got can also be used with the preposition to. 1. Use have (got) to in the affirmative/positive form […]
English Grammar: Have to do something
English Grammar: Have to do something April 23, 2010 by Melanie 17 Comments Have is one of the most common verbs used in English. A previous article explained when to use have got. Have and have got can also be used with the preposition to. 1. Use have (got) to in the affirmative/positive form […]
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English Grammar: Have to do something April 23, 2010 by Melanie 17 Comments Have is one of the most common verbs used in English. A previous article explained when to use have got. Have and have got can also be used with the preposition to. 1. Use have (got) to in the affirmative/positive form […]
Present Perfect: “How Long Have You (Done Something)?
Present Perfect: “How Long Have You (Done Something)? April 8, 2010 by Melanie Many English learners struggle to understand the present perfect tense. It doesn’t exist in many other languages, so it is difficult to remember when to use it in English. It is easier to understand the present perfect tense if you can remember […]
Using the Present Perfect to Talk About Places You’ve Been
Grammar – Present Perfect I: Have you ever been to. . . ? April 2, 2010 by Melanie Many English learners struggle to understand the present perfect tense. It doesn’t exist in many other languages, so it is difficult to remember when to use it in English. It is easier to understand the present perfect […]