The Active and the Passive voice English Grammar There are two special forms for verbs called voice: Active voice Passive voice The active voice is the “normal” voice. This is the voice that we use most of the time. You are probably already familiar with the active voice. In the active voice, the object […]
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Prepositions English Grammar Ielts Exam Prepositions are short words (on, in, to) that usually stand in front of nouns (sometimes also in front of gerund verbs). Even advanced learners of English find prepositions difficult, as a 1:1 translation is usually not possible. One preposition in your native language might have several translations depending on the
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Auxiliaries English Grammar Ielts Exam Auxiliary verbs “Be” “Do” “Have” An auxiliary verb helps the main verb and is also called a “helping verb”. “Be” as an auxiliary verb: a :Used in progressive sentences : I am taking a bath She is preparing dinner for us They have been studying whole night
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Language Functions English Grammar Ielts Exam We use language to communicate while communicating we structure the language to express our intention or purpose. The purpose for which the language is used indicates the function. Expressions Function Formal Informal Giving opinion I’m convinced that……… I consider………………… I’m of the opinion/view….. I hold the view…………… Personally I
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Phrasal verbs English Grammar ielts exam These are combinations of verbs and prepositions where in individual meanings of the contributing verb and the particle totally different from the meaning of the phrase are so formed. The same verb used when in combination with different particle (prepositions) would have different meanings and would need to be
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what are Homophones English Grammar Ielts Exam A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and/or spelling. “Flower” and “flour” are homophones because they are pronounced the same but you certainly can’t bake a cake using daffodils Words that sound the same but have different meanings and different spellings are called
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