Finite and Non-finite Verbs Finite and Non-finite Verbs Introduction to Finite and Non-finite Verbs In English grammar, verbs are categorized into two types: finite and non-finite. Understanding these types is essential for proper sentence construction and verb usage. Finite Verbs Finite verbs are verbs that have a subject and show tense. They change form according …
Making Polite Requests in English Introduction to Polite Requests Polite requests are expressions used to ask for something in a respectful and considerate manner. They are essential for effective communication and maintaining positive relationships. There are two occasions when we need to be polite: When we want to do something and seek permission, for example: …
Sometimes, we feel worried about what happened in the past. It means, we are not happy with what we did in the past or we are not happy with what we did not do in the past. As a result of our action, we got a result we did not like. We cannot reverse it. …
The Second Conditional is also called ‘an unreal conditional’. It is because it expresses a condition that does not exist and so the desired result will not happen. To put it simply, the chances are far fewer when compared to the First Conditional. The basic structure of this Conditional is… If …. + Past… …
In the previous post/video, we discussed ‘The Zero Conditional’. If you haven’t read/watched it yet, please watch it here. If I win a lottery, I will go to Malaysia on a holiday. If she asks him, he will help her. These sentences mean that when a condition exists, there is a possibility for something to …
If you eat too much, you get fat. If babies are hungry, they cry. If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils. Have you noticed one thing in all the three sentences? When a condition is fulfilled, something always happens. Eating too much always results in getting fat. Hungry babies always …
1. Apostrophes are used to replace missing letters in contracted forms. For example: isn’t (= is not) To suggest that we have removed the letter ‘o’, we used an apostrophe here can’t (= cannot) To suggest that we have removed the letters ‘n’ and ‘o’, we used an apostrophe here. You’re (= …
Should have + Verb 3 is used to express a regret. Sometimes we feel bad about something we did not do. For example… I should have invited my friends. The meaning is… I did not invite my friends. I regret it. I feel bad about it. Sometimes, we feel bad about something we …
On the one hand…on the other hand (to talk about ‘contrast’) రెండు పరస్పర విరుద్ధమైన విషయాలను చెప్పడానికి ఇవి ఉపయోగిస్తాం. Let’s look at a few examples. On the one hand, she wants financial freedom, but on the other hand, she doesn’t want to work. ఒకవైపు, ఆమె ఆర్ధిక స్వాతంత్ర్యం కోరుకుంటుంది. మరోవైపు, ఆమె పని చేయాలని అనుకోవట్లేదు. On the one …
According to expression, sentences are of four types. They are: Declarative sentences/Assertive sentences: These sentences make statements. They can be affirmative (positive) or negative. They end with full-stops (Periods in American English) They sell all kinds of vegetables. We are not interested in playing games. Interrogative sentences: They ask questions. They end with question marks. …