“already” is an adverb of time. It has 2 meanings. Let's look at each meaning in more detail. Meaning 1 of "already" We use "already" to indicate that something has happened before the moment of speaking. Examples: Teacher: Do you need any help with the exercises? Student: No thanks. I have already finished. Jane: Tell the children to tidy their … [Read more...]
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Meaning and use of STILL in English
What is the meaning of "still" in English? What is the difference between "still" and "yet"? - This English lesson answers both of those questions. "still" can be either an adjective or adverb. “still” as an adjective "still" describes something that is not moving. Something that is static and stays in the same position. Examples: Those children never stay … [Read more...]
Use and meaning of YET
"yet" is an adverb. “yet” can also be a conjunction. Let's look at each one: “yet” as a conjunction A conjunction joins together phrases, clauses or sentences. “yet” as a conjunction means ‘but’ or ‘nevertheless’. It shows contrast with the first part of the sentence. Examples: Mark doesn't like Jane, yet he often talks to her. She is intelligent, yet she failed … [Read more...]
Comparing things with “as”
Comparing things that are equal “as” + adjective + “as” Jane is as tall as John. (Jane and John are the same height) David is as intelligent as you. (David and you have the same level of intelligence.) My car is as nice as yours. (My car and your car are of the same quality.) Comparing things that are not equal “not as” + adjective + … [Read more...]
When to use commas in English
A comma is an element of punctuation. It is symbol that we write within a sentence. We write a comma on the base line of the text. A comma represents a pause in speech. In the above example, you would pause very briefly after "apples" and before "pears". Therefore commas act as separators to different parts of a sentence. There are many situations in which we use … [Read more...]
