be able
We use “able” especially in the structure be able + infinitive. This often has the same meaning as can. There is a negative form...
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discourse markers
Discourse means ‘pieces of language longer than a sentence’. Some words and expressions are used to show how discourse is constructed. They can...
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prepositions (1): introduction
meanings and use It is difficult to learn to use prepositions correctly in a foreign language. Most English prepositions have several different...
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prepositions (3): before particular words and expressions
This is a list of a few expressions which often cause problems. For other preposition + noun combinations, see a good dictionary.at the cinema; at...
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modal auxiliary verbs: introduction
What are modal auxiliary verbs? The verbs can, could, may, might, will, would, shall (mainly British English), should, must and ought are called...
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