Quantifiers
We use quantifiers when we want to give someone information about the number of something to answer the questions: how much and how many. [wps_table style=”default”] All or none Use All (of) the people are …
Verbs and Prepositions
The following is a list of Verbs and Prepositions which commonly appear together. A accuse (someone) of ([doing] something) add (something) to (something else) admire (someone) for ([doing] something) agree on (topic) agree with (someone) …
Preposition Collocations with the verb “Be”
Preposition Collocations with “Be” A be absent from be absolved of be accepted as/to be according to be accused of be accustomed to be acquainted with be adamant about be addicted to be affected …
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Intensifiers
In English, Intensifiers are adverbs that enhance adjectives and adverbs. In English, they come before the words they modify. Examples: It’s quite hot today. Ms. Stress is really busy right now. He’s my very best friend. I’m a little tired today. That was a pretty good …
Adverbs and Prepositions
Words that are sometimes prepositions can act as adverbs. A preposition requires an object. An adverb does not. A single word acting as an adverb answers where, when, how or to what degree about the verb. Adverbs are words or groups of words which tell time, …
Adverbs of Frequency
The most common frequency adverbs in English are: [wps_table style=”default”] Adverbs Frequency Always 100% of the time Frequency about 90% of the time Usually about 80% of the time Often about 70% of the time …
Adjective order
When several adjectives modify the same noun, there is a particular order they must follow in English. Certain adjectives come before others. (Not all have to be used in the same sentence.) See the chart below. Examples: …
Adverbs
Adverbs are used to describe actions. They may come before or after a verb, but not between a verb and its object. Mrs. Jenner softly sang. (Most common word order.) Mrs. Jenner softly sang. (Also possible.) Mrs. Jenner softly sang a lullaby. Mrs. …
Adjectives
Adjectives are used to describe nouns. They give more details or information about the nouns they are associated with. A: Tell me about your boyfriend B: Well, he is tall, dark, and handsome. A: Sounds like mine. Adjectives …
Speaking Practice
A. Listen and Read Customer: Hi, I need some help. I need to return this microwave oven. It’s too large. You: I’m sorry… Well, no problem. Do you have the receipt? Customer: Yes, I do. Here it …