Verb + Preposition
Prepositional Verbs In English, many verbs are followed by specific prepositions. These combinations often create meanings that are different from the individual words. Learning these verb + preposition combinations is important for understanding and using
So, too, neither, nor, either
Respond to News and Opinions Let's learn how to respond to news and opinions using so, too, neither, nor, either, really, oh. We use expressions so/too and neither/nor/either in short statements meaning (me) too or
Suffixes
Word Formation: Suffixes There are four main kinds of word formation: prefixes, suffixes, conversion and compounds. Lots of words are formed with suffixes. In English, there are hundreds of suffixes. Derivational suffixes are used to create
Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous? Both Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous connect the past to the present, but they are used differently. Present Perfect (have/has + past
Numbers with Currencies
How to Use Numbers with Currencies Let's learn how to use numbers with currencies. Whole Numbers with Currencies $5 → five dollars €20 → twenty euros £100 → one hundred pounds ¥1,000 → one thousand
Gerunds after Prepositions
Use Gerunds After Prepositions Use gerunds after prepositions. Gerunds after Prepositions Verbs + Preposition + Gerund Some verbs require a preposition before the gerund. She insists on going early. He succeeded in solving the problem.
Second Conditional
Second Conditional The second conditional is used to imagine present or future situations that are impossible or unlikely in reality. If we had a garden, we could grow flowers and vegetables. If I won a
Changing from Direct to Reported Speech
Briefly about Direct and Reported Speech Changes of Tenses in Reported Speech When changing from direct to reported speech, the tense usually shifts back one step in time. Direct Speech (Present) - Reported Speech (Past)