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 cream Result: it melts Explanation: Ice cream always melts when you heat it. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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" … [Read more...]

"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: Past habits Past refusals Future relative to the past Indirect speech Polite offers and requests Conditionals Past unreal situations Form Affirmative form Full form Contracted … [Read more...]