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Adjectives in English

ADJECTIVES:

Pretty girl, big car, small house

Nunca es plural, siempre es singular: ej. red house, NO REDS HOUSES

Orden: opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, purpose

Ej: A beautiful small new squared red French leather handbag

Comparative of Superiority

COMPARATIVE OF SUPERIORITY

1. One-syllable adjectives

   We normally add -er.

   Adjectives ending in -e add -r.

   Adjectives ending in vowel + consonant: double the consonant and add -er.

   Ej: The turtle is slower than the rabbit.

2. Two-syllable adjectives

   We normally use more before the adjective.

   When the adjective ends in -y, we drop the y and add -ier.

   Ej: This man is happier than that man.

3. Three-syllable or more adjectives

   We use more before the adjective.

   Ej: The lion is more dangerous

In Your Opinion, What Is the Most Difficult Language to Learn? Explain Your View.

I think it depends on what your mother tongue is. For example, Chinese is difficult to Spanish people because vocabulary and pronunciation are completely different.

Is It Good to Adopt English Words or Is It Better to Preserve or Find Equivalents in Your Own Language?

In my opinion, it is better to preserve or find equivalents in our own language when it is possible. Only if it does not exist equivalent in our language it could be good to adapt English words.

Should We All Speak the Same Language? Which One? Is This Possible and Would This Make the World a Better Place?

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Why the Protagonist Drives Popularity

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Unpredictable Plot and Moral Tension

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Frankenstein: Key Questions Answered

1. Why did the monster enter the cottage when only the old man was home?

   Because the old man was nearly blind, he would not be terrified by the monster's appearance.

2. What was the monster’s revenge for the De Lacey family’s rejection?

   He waited until dark and then set fire to their cottage. A strong wind that night fanned the flames, and soon, the house was completely destroyed.

3. How did Victor feel when the monster requested a female companion?

   At first, Victor absolutely refused because the monster had killed his little brother. However, after a long period of reflection, he concluded that justice, due both to the monster and their fellow creatures, demanded that he comply with the request.

4. Why did Victor

Observations of Public Spaces

In this picture, I can see several people in what looks like a public place. There are different activities happening around them:

• Socializing: Some people are talking.
• Movement: Others are walking.
• Productivity: Some are working or playing.

In the background, I can see buildings or trees. For example, one person is standing while another is sitting. The place seems calm, busy, and organized, and everyone looks focused. In conclusion, it looks like a normal and pleasant place to spend time.

Outdoor Environment Analysis

In this picture, I can see an outdoor area with natural or man-made elements. There are different objects and features arranged across the scene:

• Nature: Some areas have trees, plants, or grass.
• Infrastructure:

English Exercises and Corrections

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Sentences B1–B6

1. B1. It was impossible to finish the assignment on time.
2. B2. He will not keep his business open unless the economy improves.
3. B3. The Welsh language must be studied by children in Wales.
4. B4. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
5. B5. Tom suggested that I should listen to the weather forecast before going on a hike.
6. B6. By the end of the week, we will have bought a car.

Exercise 1: Sentences and Future Perfects

1. 1a) I have not seen Brian for three months.
2. 1b) Fashions will have changed by the time you are older.

Exercise 2: Relative Clauses

1. 2a) A Danish runner whom I know has broken the record.
2. 2b) The business which

PASSIVE VOICE

Tense Forms

Present: is/are + past participle

Past: was/were + past participle

Future: will be + past participle

Present Perfect: have/has been + past participle

Modal + BE + past participle

Modals

Expressing Ability and Possibility

can, can't, could, will be able to

Giving Advice

should, shouldn't

Expressing Obligation and Prohibition

must, have to, mustn't

Future Forms

Going to: Plans or clear evidence

Present Continuous: Future plans already made

Will: Predictions, spontaneous decisions, promises

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

Asking to Meet

Are you available/free on ...?

Can we meet on ...?

How does the 3rd sound to you?

Would Friday suit you?

Is next Tuesday convenient for you?

What about sometime next ....?

Responding to Meeting Requests

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Effective Connectors for Opinion Essays

To express your opinion, you can use expressions such as in my opinion, from my point of view, I believe that, I strongly think that, or it seems to me that. These help you clearly introduce your personal stance.

Adding and Organizing Ideas

To add ideas, it is useful to include connectors like firstly, secondly, moreover, furthermore, in addition, and besides, which allow you to organize your arguments in a logical way.

Reinforcing Your Argument

When you want to reinforce your opinion, you can use expressions such as in fact, clearly, obviously, or indeed, making your argument stronger and more convincing.

Providing Examples and Clarification

To give examples, you can include for example, for instance, or such

Essential Vocabulary List: A-Z

1. Adulation – Excessive flattery.
2. Assert – To state a fact.
3. Befall – To have something bad happen to someone.
4. Burgeon – To begin to grow rapidly.
5. Contract – A written or spoken agreement.
6. Cumbersome – Large, heavy, or difficult to carry.
7. Demean – To cause a severe loss of dignity.
8. Digress – To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
9. Eminent – Famous or respected within a specific sphere.
10. Engross – To absorb all the attention or interest.
11. Facilitate – To make an action easy or easier.
12. Fastidious – Very attentive to accurate details.
13. Generalize – To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
14. Grandeur – Splendor.
15. Hitherto – Until now.
16. Hypothetical – Supposed but not necessarily