near to
Near can be used as a preposition. Near to is also possible with the same meaning, but is less common. We live near (to) the station. I put my bag...
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that-clauses
that as a connector That is a conjunction with little real meaning. It is simply a connector – it shows that a clause forms part of a larger...
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remind
meaning: remind and remember These two verbs are not the same. Reminding somebody means ‘making somebody remember’. Compare: Remind me to pay the...
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ellipsis 1: introduction
We often leave out words to avoid repetition, or in other cases when the meaning can be understood without them. This is called ‘ellipsis’. 1...
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Adverbs modifying adjectives and verbs
We use adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives, sentences, and also other adverbs. let us take a look at some of Examples of Adverb modifying Verb...
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used + infinitive
9 meaning We use used + infinitive to talk about past habits and states which are now finished. I used to smoke, but now I’ve stopped, (NOT I was...
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since: tenses
main clause: I’ve known her since … In sentences with since (referring to time), we normally use present perfect and past perfect...
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Linking structures (cohesive devices)
Using a wide range of vocabulary will help you speak more comprehendible and look more natural. Don’t fear: you don’t have to learn...
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present perfect 2: perfect or past
Thinking about the past and present together We use the present perfect if we are thinking about the past and present together. We do not use the...
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Kim Jong Un
Is Kim Jong Un dead? From late 2010, Kim Jong-un was viewed as heir apparent to the leadership of North Korea, and following the elder Kim’s...
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