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Verb Tenses and Conditionals in English: Examples

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English Verb Tenses: Active and Passive Voice

FORM

ACTIVE

PASSIVE

Present Simple

Present Continuous

Past Simple

Past Continuous

Present Perfect Simple

Past Perfect Simple

Future Simple

Future Perfect Simple

Be Going To

Modal

Semi-Modal

Modal Perfect

They buy the house

They are buying the house

They bought the house

They were buying the house

They have bought the house

They had bought the house

They will buy the house

They will have bought the house

They are going to buy the house

They can buy the house

They have to buy the house

They should have bought the house

The house is bought

The house is being bought

The house was bought

The house was being bought

The house has been bought

The house had been bought

The house will be bought

The house will have been bought

The house is going

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Human actuality

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RESUMEN DE FRANKESTEIN:

Robert Walton finds a fainting man on his ship expedition to the North Pole. This man, named Victor Frankenstein, begins to tell him the reason why he is there. Victor Frankenstein is a doctor, expert in Natural Philosophy, who, one day, decides to go further in his investigations, pretending to create human life. A night of storm and rain in his laboratory, the monster created from other human fragments, comes to life. The monster leaves and, a few years later, Victor finds him and he begins to tell everything he has lived and has managed to learn by imitating human beings. The monster is angry and finds himself alone. He reproaches his creator for having done so, since he is rejected and hated by the whole world. The
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Essential English Vocabulary: Definitions and Usage

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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

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Game of Thrones: A Thrilling Fantasy Epic

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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 Legend of King Arthur

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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" »

Mastering Modal Verbs and Building Vocabulary

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Grammar

Modal Verbs

FunctionPresent/FuturePast - Modal Perfects
Ability
Inability
can
can’t/cannot
am/is/are (not) able to
could/couldn’t
was/were (not) able to
could have + past participle
Possibility
Impossibility
Small Probability
may/can/could
can’t/couldn’t
might (not)
could/couldn’t
may/might (not) have + past participle
High Probability
Certainty
Logical Deduction
must
can’t/couldn’t
must have + past participle
can’t/couldn’t have + past participle
Request
Polite Request
can
could
could
Permissionmay/can
am/is/are allowed to
could
was/were allowed to
Prohibitionmustn’t
can’t/cannot
couldn’t
wasn’t/weren’t allowed to
Obligation/Duty
Necessity
must
have to
shall
had to
Lack of Obligationdon’t have to
needn’t
don’t need to
didn’t have to
needn’t have
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Simple past of verb:finish

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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.

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.

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

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The Story Behind 'Thank U, Next' Memes and Trends

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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

  • The
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Mastering Reported Speech & Essential Vocabulary

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VOCABULARY

Adv (+)

loyally

respectfully

equally

honestly

kindly

Adj (+)

loyal

respectful

equal

honest

kind

Noun (+)

loyalty

respect

equality

honesty

kindness

Noun (-)

disloyalty

disrespect

inequality

dishonesty

unkindness

Adj (-)

disloyal

disrespectful

inequal

dishonest

unkind

Adv (-)

disloyally

disrespectfully


dishonestly

unkindly


REPORTED SPEECH

TENSE CHANGES

DIRECT SPEECH

REPORTED SPEECH

Present simple

Past simple

Present continuous

Past continuous

Present perfect simple

Past perfect simple

Past simple

Past perfect simple

Past perfect simple

Past perfect simple

am/is/are going to

was/were going to

‘I love Thai food.’ → She said she loved Thai food.

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Applying for a Position and Catching Up with a Friend in Spain

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NTRO:

Hi X, How are things? Sorry to be so slow getting back to you but…--I was afraid that you were worried about your trip.-- What a great news, I'm glad to hear … that you're coming to Spain.

PARRA1:

In your letter mentioned…?—Well, if I were you..since…--besides, why you don’t…?—As well as that, you also wondered about…--I think you really should… because this way…

PARRA 3:

Anyway, I´ll be delighted to pay you a visit, count me!-- Let me know when it suits u so I can plan ahead—Final: well that's all 4 now, I hope this was helpful-------Dear Alex, / Many thanks for your message. It was great to hear from you! The first thing I want to say is that I completely agree with you about friends. I see some of mine almost every... Continue reading "Applying for a Position and Catching Up with a Friend in Spain" »