English Grammar: Parallel Structure, Modals, Conditionals & More

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Parallel Structure

Parallel Structure

On his day off, he did this, this, and that. On his day off, he did this, this, and that.

I love reading stories, watching the moon, and spending time with my friends.

Mary likes reading, playing cards, and watching movies.

Perfect Modals

They must have practiced (deben haber practicado) a lot because they played beautifully.

My grandfather may have used (podría haber usado) this camera when he was young, but I am not sure.

Could have—podría haber

Can't have—no puede haber

Should have—deberías haber

Mixed Conditionals

If I were you, I would get a new job.

She would be happier if she had more friends.

If he weren't here, he would be with her right?

If I had moved to Peru, I would be unhappy.

I would have learned Spanish.

If I had gone with Tito, I wouldn't feel so lonely.

Noun Clauses

The poor boy couldn't ever know who killed him.

I have been trying to understand what Nick was trying to explain.

When the next meeting will be held has not been announced.

We have to do our best with what we have.

Almost Negative

Phrasal Verbs

Knock down: Demolish, hit, or injure someone
Put back: Organize something for later
Get out of: Avoid doing something you don't like
Chat up: Talk to someone who is interested in you
Calm down: Calm down, stop being angry or emotionally excited
Leave behind: Move much faster than another person, go to a new place without someone or something
Put back: Organize something for later
Set off: Start a trip, offset a debt
Slow down: Reduce speed, become less active

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