Archives for November 2018

Certain English nouns only have a plural form. The form is always plural. Never singular. There are 3 types of nouns where the form is always plural: Let’s look at each type in detail. Certain articles of clothing The following articles of clothing only have a plural form: trousersknickerspyjamasshortstightspants Examples: I like your trousers. I like … [Read more...] about English nouns that only have a plural form

Let's look at an example of the past continuous tense in context: I was walking to the train station when you called me.(The text in bold is the past continuous tense.) In this English grammar lesson, you will learn: the form of the past continuousthe meaning and common uses Form Affirmative form subject + past form of the verb "to be" + ING form I was … [Read more...] about Past continuous tense – English grammar lesson

Let's start with an example of the past perfect in context: Yesterday, Mark was tired because he had walked to work.(The bold text is the past perfect) In the example, there are 2 actions / events from the past. The 2 actions occur in this order: Mark walksMark is tired We use the past perfect to describe the first action or event from the past. In this … [Read more...] about Past perfect tense – English grammar

"should" is a modal verb. Pronunciation strong form:   /ʃʊd/Pronunciation weak form:   /ʃəd/ In this lesson, you will learn: Form Affirmative form subject + should + base form I should goyou should gohe should goshe should goit should gowe should goyou should gothey should go     Negative form Full form:subject + "should not" … [Read more...] about Modal verb SHOULD – form, use and meaning

"could" is a modal verb. Pronunciation: /kʊd/ In this lesson, you will learn the form of could. You will also learn the many different uses and meanings: to express possibilityto make a suggestionto ask for permissionindirect speech (reported speech)to express ability in the pastto describe sensations in the pastto describe mental processes in the … [Read more...] about Modal verb COULD – Form, use and meaning