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We use "such as" to give a list of examples of something we say. Example: Mark: What kind of music do you like?Andrew: I like groups such as Radiohead, New order, Placebo and REM. The words after "such as" are the examples of groups that I like. If there are several examples, we separate them with commas. We separate the last example with "and". More … [Read more...] about Giving examples in English with “SUCH AS”

“by" is a very common word in English. “by" is usually a preposition but it can also be used as an adverb. In this lesson, you’ll learn 6 common uses of “by” as a preposition. “by” + place When "by" is used as a preposition of place before a place, it means "beside" / "at the side of" / "next to" Example: The house is by a lake. (next to a lake)I live by the … [Read more...] about Preposition BY – Meaning and use

What is a proverb? A proverb is a short sentence or expression. A proverb often gives advice or expresses a common life experience.In this lesson, you will learn 9 common English proverbs. Curiousity killed the cat Literal meaning: When cats are too curious, they put themselves in dangerous situations. Use and meaning: It is bad to be too curious about other … [Read more...] about Common English proverbs

In English, the verb "remember" means "to recall" or "to NOT forget" something. However, the exact meaning of "remember" depends on the structure of the sentence. There are 2 structures we can use with "remember": The meaning of "remember" in both of these structures is slightly different. Look at these 2 sentences: Mark remembers to lock the car. Mark remembers … [Read more...] about REMEMBER + infinitive or ING form (gerund)

We can divide English verbs into two broad categories: Let's look at the differences. Intransitive verbs A sentence with an intransitive verb only has a subject and a verb. The subject is the person (or thing) that is doing the action. There is no direct object to the verb. Example:Mark is sleeping. In this sentence, we only have a subject (Mark) and the verb … [Read more...] about Transitive and intransitive verbs – English grammar