Grammar

B1 - Unit 9.1

Concessive Clauses – 1

A concessive clause is usually a subordinate clause that expresses a contrast with the concept formulated in the main...

B1 - Unit 9.1

Concessive Clauses – 2

A concessive clause is usually a subordinate clause that expresses a contrast with the concept formulated in the main...

B2 - Unit 10.2

Conditional with Wish and If only

If only and wish are used to show our regrets or wishes in the past and the present and...

B2 - Unit 10.2

Conditional with Would Rather

When we want to express preferences, we use would rather.

B1 - Unit 9.1

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are words that function as a link between different clauses or elements in sentences.We use conjuctions for: alternatives,...

A1 - Unit 11.2

Conjunctions: And, But, Because, When

Conjunctions are words that function as a link between different clauses or elements in sentence.The main conjunctions are: and,...

B2 - Unit 9.1

Consecutive Clauses

Consecutive clauses are two clauses linked in one clause by connectors.

B2 - Unit 9.1

Contrastive Clauses

Contrastive clauses are used to emphasize the contrast between two clauses.

B1 - Unit 9.2

Correlative Conjunctions – Part 1

Correlative conjunctions are conjunctions that come in pairs.

B1 - Unit 9.2

Correlative Conjunctions – Part 2

Correlative conjunctions are conjunctions that come in pairs.

A1 - Unit 3.1

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Countable nouns are nouns considered as separate objects that can be counted with numbers.Uncountable nouns refer to things we...

B2 - Unit 6.2

Dare as a semi-modal verb

The verb dare is both a main verb and a semi-modal verb. It means to challenge someone to do...

B2 - Unit 7.1

Defining Relative Clauses

Defining relative clauses are clauses that give essential information in order to define the person or thing we are...

A1 - Unit 4.1

Definite Articles

Articles are words that define nouns.We use the definite article to refer to specific things.

B1 - Unit 6.1

Degree Modifiers with Superlatives

Superlative adjectives/adverbs are determiners used to make a comparison between things, people or actions, expressing the superiority of one...

A1 - Unit 9.2

Demonstrative Adjectives

Demonstrative adjectives are used to place objects in space and identify their position.Near: This/These Far: That/Those

A1 - Unit 9.2

Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns are determiners used instead of nouns to refer to things and identify their position and distance from...

B2 - Unit 8.1

Direct Speech vs Reported Speech

Direct speech is the depiction of the original words.Reported speech is when we want to report one person’s speech...

B1 - Unit 4.2

Do: Auxiliary verb

Do as an auxiliary verb is used to form the negative and interrogative sentences of other verbs, as well...

B1 - Unit 8.2

Each other and One other

We use the reciprocal pronouns each other and one other to refer to subjects that are related.

B2 - Unit 2.2

Each vs Every

We use the determiners each and every to indicate quantity.

B1 - Unit 10.2

Ellipsis

Ellipsis takes place when we omit words to avoid repetitions or when the meaning can be understood without them.

B2 - Unit 6.1

Emphatic Imperative

Emphatic imperatives are mostly used for polite requests.

B1 - Unit 7.2

Exclamatory Sentences

Exclamatory sentences are used to express strong feelings (anger, surprise, pain, pleasure…).

A1 - Unit 2.1

Feminine Noun formation

We can form a feminine version from a masculine noun when the person we're talking about is a woman.

A2 - Unit 4.1

First Conditional

A conditional sentence is usually composed of two parts: the if-clause (or conditional clause) that expresses the condition, and...

A2 - Unit 1.2

For and Since with the Present Perfect

We use the prepositions for and since to locate an event in a time frame and add information about...

B1 - Unit 2.1

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to talk about actions that will be in progress in the future.

B2 - Unit 3.1

Future Continuous for Prediction

We use the future continuous tense for different purposes. One of them is for making predictions and guessing about...

A2 - Unit 3.1

Future in the Past

The future in the past is the tense used when we are talking about the past and we want...

B2 - Unit 3.1

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to talk about a completed action in the future.

B2 - Unit 4.1

Future Perfect Continuous

We use future perfect continuous tense to talk about a continuous action that will be completed at some point...

A2 - Unit 2.1

Future Simple Affirmative

The future is the tense used to express future events. We use the future simple structure to introduce predictions,...

A2 - Unit 2.1

Future Simple Interrogative

The future is the tense used to express future events. We use the future simple structure to introduce predictions,...

A2 - Unit 2.1

Future Simple Negative

The future is the tense used to express future events. We use the future simple structure to introduce predictions,...

A2 - Unit 2.2

Future with Will or Be going to

We use the future simple to express spontaneous decisions, opinions and hopes.Be going to is used to express intentions...

B1 - Unit 2.1

Generic Pronoun You

The generic subject pronoun you does not refer to any person in particular, but to all people in general.

A1 - Unit 6.2

Gerund

The gerund is a verb that functions as a noun referring to an action, a process or a state.

B2 - Unit 11.2

Gerunds and Infinitives with Verbs with difference in meaning

Sometimes, after certain verbs, we find the gerund (when acting as a noun) or the infinitive, but the meaning...

B2 - Unit 11.2

Gerunds and Infinitives with Verbs without difference in meaning

Sometimes, after certain verbs, we find the gerund (when acting as a noun) or the infinitive and the meaning...

B1 - Unit 6.2

Gerunds as Complements

The gerund is a verb that functions as a noun referring to an action, a process or a state.We...

B1 - Unit 6.2

Gerunds as Object

The gerund is a verb that functions as a noun referring to an action, a process or a state.We...

B1 - Unit 6.2

Gerunds as Subjects

The gerund is a verb that functions as a noun referring to an action, a process or a state.We...

B1 - Unit 6.2

Gerunds vs Present Participles

The gerund is a verb that functions as a noun referring to an action, a process or a state.The...

B2 - Unit 9.1

Have and Get as Causative verbs

Causative verbs are verbs that show the reason why something took place.

A1 - Unit 4.2

Have and Have got Affirmative

Have/have got is a verb used to express states like possession, relationship, illnesses and the characteristics of people and...

A1 - Unit 4.2

Have and Have got Interrogative

Have/have got is a verb used to express states like possessions, relationships, illnesses and characteristics of people and things.When...

A1 - Unit 4.2

Have and Have got Negative

Have/have got is a verb used to express states like possession, relationship, illnesses and the characteristics of people and...

A2 - Unit 7.2

Have to: Modals of Obligation

Have to is a type of auxiliary modal verb used to express certainty, necessity or strong obligation which comes...

B1 - Unit 4.2

Have: Auxiliary verb

Have as an auxiliary verb is used to form the present and past perfect tense in all of their...

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