Zero conditional sentences describe facts or things very likely to happen. The result is certain. There is a cause-effect relationship between the condition and the result. The condition always has the same result. Example: If you heat ice cream, it melts. Condition: If you heat ice creamResult: it melts Explanation:Ice cream always melts when you heat it. It is a … [Read more...] about Zero conditionals in English
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Conditionals in English
In this lesson, I introduce the concept of conditionals in English and I briefly describe the 4 main types. There are links to detailed lessons for each type of conditional. Structure of conditionals A conditional sentence has 2 parts: A condition (a situation or circumstance)A result or consequence If the condition is true, then the result will … [Read more...] about Conditionals in English
Superlative adjectives
Use of superlative adjectives We use superlative adjectives to compare one thing in a group with all of the other things in the group. We use "the" before the superlative adjective because we are referring to one specific person or thing. Example: Mark is the tallest person in the family. How to modify a superlative Method 1 "one of the" + superlative + … [Read more...] about Superlative adjectives
Comparative adjectives
Use of comparative adjectives Use 1 We use comparative adjectives to compare 2 or more things, people or places.We use "than" after the comparative adjective to say what we are comparing something with. Example:The cat is smaller than the dog. Use 2 We also use comparative adjectives to compare 1 thing, person or place at different times.We use "than" after the … [Read more...] about Comparative adjectives
Modal verb WOULD – Form, use and meaning
"would" is a modal verb. Pronunciation: /wʊd/ In this lesson, you will learn the form of would. You will also learn the many different uses and meanings: Form Affirmative form Full formContracted formI would likeI'd likeyou would likeyou'd likehe would likehe'd likeshe would likeshe'd likeit would likeit'd likewe would likewe'd likeyou would likeyou'd likethey … [Read more...] about Modal verb WOULD – Form, use and meaning
