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Irregular Verbs in English

This comprehensive list provides the base form, past simple, and past participle of common irregular verbs in English.

English Verb Tenses: Active and Passive Voice

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Enhance your communication skills by understanding these key English words and phrases, complete with clear definitions and practical examples.

Outnumber

Definition: To be more in number than another group.

Example: In nursing, women still outnumber men by four to one.

Involving

Definition: Holding the attention or provoking interest.

Example: This is an involving book that you won't be able to put down.

Gripping

Definition: A gripping film, story, etc., is very exciting and interesting.

Example: The artwork is excellent and the story is quite gripping.

Dull

Definition: Boring.

Example: The book was so dull that I couldn't keep on reading it.

Moving

Definition: Making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy.

Example: Attending the memorial

Game of Thrones: A Battle for Power

Game of Thrones is a fantasy TV series which has attracted millions of fans. Set in an unknown time in the past on the continent of Westeros and the surrounding islands, it tells the story of the fight to be the ruler of Westeros. There are three main families in this fight: the Starks, the Lannisters and the Targaryens.

As the series progresses, we follow the stories of the main contenders for the throne. Throughout most of the series, it is Cersei Lannister who actually rules Westeros. However, Jon Snow, a member of the Stark family, slowly gains power in the north, while Daenerys Targaryen develops from a weak young girl to a powerful leader of armies in the south. None of them has an easy job gaining power... Continue reading "Game of Thrones: A Thrilling Fantasy Epic" »

Medieval Women

The Role of Women in Society

Women in the Middle Ages were often seen as property within marriage contracts, used for trade and economic gain. The Church viewed them with suspicion, portraying them as temptresses and untrustworthy figures.

However, women also held active roles in society, particularly as femmes soles. These were women who managed businesses, such as butchers, chandlers, net makers, and spinsters. They also participated in the economy through "bye-industries" like brewing ale, sewing, and selling clothes.

While guilds generally excluded women, widows and daughters of guildsmen were sometimes allowed to run businesses. A notable example is the Wife of Bath from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, an independent and sexually... Continue reading "Medieval Women & The Legend of King Arthur" »

Grammar

Modal Verbs

1º Future possibility / if + pres Simp / Future simple - imperative / I’ll be late if I don't’ hurry - If you are tired go to bed - You can have a sandwich if you want something to eat.

2º Imaginary or hypothetical situation in the present or future - Giving advice. / If + Past Simp / Would + base form - could ¬ might + base form / If he tried harder, he would do better at school - If he won the lottery, we could buy a car. - If I were you, I would invite Tom to the party.

3º Situation in the past which is over and cannot be changed / If + Past Perfect Simple / Would + have + Past participle - Could ¬ might + have + past participle / If I had woken up on time, I wouldn't have been late for school. - We might have visited you if we had

The Viral Sensation of Ariana Grande's 'Thank U, Next'

Ariana Grande's hit song 'Thank U, Next' has become a cultural phenomenon, spawning numerous memes and trends across social media platforms. The song's lyrics, which detail Grande's experiences with past relationships and exes, struck a chord with listeners and sparked a wave of creativity.

'One Taught Me Love, One Taught Me Patience, and One Taught Me Pain'

One of the most popular memes emerged from the pre-chorus lyrics: 'One taught me love, one taught me patience, and one taught me pain.' Twitter users began sharing three images representing individuals or characters who taught them these valuable lessons, often using pop culture references for a humorous twist.

Examples and Variations

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