Become
Become is a linking verb, like be and seem . Become has the same forms as come (with be - added). It means that there is a change of state. Become can b…
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Because and because of
What is "because"? What is "because of"? Because is a subordinating conjunction. Because of is a preposition. They introduce a reason f…
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Basic form
The basic form of the verb is sometimes called the " base " form. It is the form of the verb which has no ending or change of vowel. Ex: act, brin…
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Away
Away is an adverb of place or motion (or movement). Away from is a preposition. 1. Place Away = "not here" or "not there". Ex: …
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Anyway
Anyway is an informal linking adverb meaning "in any case". Ex: "Daddy, can I have that RC* car for my birthday?" "No. It's to…
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Another
Another is either a determiner or pronoun. It has two meanings: one more or an additional a different one Another (determiner) + noun or pronoun. Let'…
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Animal words
Nouns describing animals have various plural forms. Most nouns describing animals have regular plural. Let's see examples below: 1. a cow -> two co…
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And
What is "and"? And is a coordinating conjunction. The special symbol & is sometimes used for and . It expresses the general idea of "ad…
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An
An is the form of A (the indefinite article) used before vowel sounds. Examples: A: an apple | an angry bird E: an egg | an excellent book I: …
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Always
What is "always"? Always is an adverb of frequency and length of time . It's generally used in middle position in the clause. 1. Frequency…
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Although
What is "although"? Although is a subordinating conjunction. It indicates an adverbial clause expressing a contrast with the idea in the main c…
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Already Still Yet
These three TIME adverbs all refer to time before "now", up to "now". They are often used with the PERFECT or present form of the verb (si…
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Almost and nearly
What is almost? What is nearly? Almost and nearly are adverbs of degree with the same meaning. Almost is more common that nearly . For example: 1. T…
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All
What is all? All as a determiner or indefinite pronoun is a quantity word . It contrasts with some . It has similarities with every and both . Positio…
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Agreement
What is "agreement"? Agreement is a matching relationship between subjec t and verb in finite clauses. The main rule of agreement is simple: …
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Agreeing and disagreeing
1. Agreement 1.1. Agreement with positive A. Yes + subject + auxiliary/BE. For example: Yes, I do | Yes, I am. B. Yes, (definitely). C. I quite agree…
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After and before
What is after ? What is before ? After and before are either adverbs , conjunctions , or prepositions . When they refer to time, they have opposite meaning…
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Afraid
What is "afraid"? Afraid is a useful adjective that appears with different adjective patterns. Form1: subject + be + afraid + of + object Ex:…
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Advising, advice
How to give someone advice? In giving advice, these patterns are useful: 1. If I were you, I'd + verb ... 2. Why don't you + verb ... ? OR: Wh…
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Adverbial clause
What are "adverbial clauses"? Adverbial clauses are subordinate clauses which act as an adverbial part of another clause ( of main clause). They can…
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