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Reflexive Pronouns

Form Reflexive pronouns end with –self (singular) or –selves (plural)Subject pronounsReflexive pronounsIMyselfHeHimselfShe HerselfItItselfYouYourself/ yourselvesWeOurselvesTheyThemselvesUsages Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object refer to the same thing or person.My dad accidentally cut himself with a knife. He’s so careless.I can help myself. Don’t worry.She gave herself a present for her birthday. Reflexive pronouns are used […]

Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of frequency is used to say how often we do things or how often things happen. They stand before main verbs and after TOBE.He always wakes up late.He is always a good student. FrequencyAdverbs of frequencyExamples100%AlwaysMy dad always takes good care of my family.80%UsuallyI usually go to the park after school.60% OftenMy cat often play […]

Structure: It’s no good/ use + V-ING, …

It’s no good/ use + V-INGIt’s pointless/ useless/ hopeless/ a waste of time + Verb-INGThere’s no use/ point + Verb-ING Used to say that an action will not get an expected outcome It’s no good/ use + Verb-ING It’s no good/ use looking for it here. You lost it 2 weeks ago.It’s no good/ use […]

Modal verbs

Modal verbs are used to talk about ability, possibility, obligation, prohibition, or to make requests or offers. Form Modal verb + Verb (bare infinitive)Modal verbsUsagesExamplesCanAbilityI can play the piano very well.PermissionCan I go now?PossibilityIt can be a very good day tomorrow.OfferI can help you with this homework. Don’t worry!RequestCan you please pass me the salt?CouldAbility […]

Possessive Adjectives and Possessive Pronouns

Similarities and differences between possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns Possessive adjectivesPossessive pronounsSimilaritiesused to show ownershipDifferences Can’t stand alone Stand before nouns My T-shirt is blue. Stand alone Replace nouns His T-shirt is red while mine is blue.List of possessive adjectives and possessive pronounsSubject pronounsObject pronounsAdjective pronouns (AP)Possessive pronouns (PP)IMeMyMineYouYouYourYoursHeHimHisHisSheHerHerHersItItItsItsWeUsOurOursTheyThemTheirTheirs This is my pen. It’s mine. […]

Structure: it’s time to …./ it’s (high) time …

It’s time to + Verb-bare Meaning: something should be done at the present timeIt’s time to go to bed. It’s 10 pm.It’s time to change the rules.It’s time to go home.It’s time to raise your voice.It’s (high) time + subject + Verb (past simple) Meaning: something should be done, and that’s a bit late.It’s high time […]

So, too, either, neither

“So” and “too” are used in positive sentences to show agreement. POSITIVE SENTENCE, TOOSO + AUXILIARY + SUBJECT Auxiliary (do/ does/ have/ should/…) Person APerson BPerson BI love football.I love football, too.So do I.Jack can swim.I can swim, too.So can I.Hana and Jim have done their tasks.I have done my tasks, too.So have I. “Either” […]

Correlative conjunctions: either or, neither nor, not only … but also, both…and

Note: In all examples below, A and B are the same parts of speech. A: verb => B: verbA: noun => B: nounA: adjective => B: adjective NEITHER A NOR B: used in negative sense. The verb agrees with the noun that is closer to it.Neither Kelly nor Sarah likes swimming.His car is neither big nor […]

Do or make

Do “Do” is used to talk about jobs, work or tasks. No physical objects are produced.Expressions with “do” HouseworkWork/ studyGeneral thingsdo the shoppingdo the projectdo my bestdo the dishesdo homeworkdo a favordo the laundrydo the assignmentdo harmdo the cookingdo the taskdo gooddo the washing updo businessdo the ironingdo a jobdo the gardeningdo the workdo the […]

Structure: such … that …

“Such” is used as a determiner.SUCH + ADJ + NOUN He’s such an intelligent boy!Jim and Sue are such a perfect couple.SUCH + A/AN + ADJ + SINGULAR NOUN + THATIt is used to express a cause and effect. It was such a great day that I couldn’t forget.Jill is such a kind girl that […]

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