Phrasal verb
A phrasal verb consists of verb + adverb, for example, give up . The two words form an idiom; it's called a phrasal verb only if the adverb changes the …
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Prefixes
A prefix is an element which we place at the front of a word. In English, prefiexes add something to the meaning of a word, but they do not usually change …
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Positive
This is a grammatical term for "the opposite of negative". Ex: Question: Do you like roses? Answer: (1) Positive Statement: Yes, I do. (…
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Regular verb
Most English verbs are regular. They have four different forms: (1) Basic form : This is the form we will find in a dictionary. (2) -S form : Used in th…
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Recently
Recently means "not long ago". It's used with a past tense or with a perfect form. It can go in front, middle, or end position. Let's see …
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