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: Certain articles of clothing. Certain tools or instruments. Other types. Let’s look at each type in detail. Certain articles of clothing The following articles of clothing only have a plural … [Read more...]
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Past continuous tense – English grammar lesson
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 continuous the meaning and common uses Form Affirmative form subject + past form of the verb "to be" + ING … [Read more...]
Past perfect tense – English grammar
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 walks Mark is tired We use the past perfect to describe the first action or event from the … [Read more...]
Modal verb SHOULD – form, use and meaning
"should" is a modal verb. Pronunciation strong form: /ʃʊd/ Pronunciation weak form: /ʃəd/ In this lesson, you will learn: the form of should. the different uses and meanings: to describe what is ideal, desired or preferred to give advice or make a suggestion to describe what is likely to happen in the future to say thank … [Read more...]
Modal verb COULD – 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 possibility to make a suggestion to ask for permission indirect speech (reported speech) to express ability in the past to describe sensations in the past to describe mental processes in the … [Read more...]
