Contractions When we are speaking in English, we will often connect the subject of the sentence and the first auxiliary verb by connecting them with a contraction. We usually use contractions when we are speaking or writing informally. Do not use them when speaking or writing formally. I have been I’ve been We have …
Linking Intransitive and Transitive Verbs
Linking, Intransitive and Transitive Verbs Study the following terms. These are the three types of verbs: transitive verbs intransitive verbs linking verbs All verbs must have a subject (the person or thing that the sentence is about). Whether or not they have an object (the action that the person or thing in the …
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Nouns that are both Countable and Uncountable and Measure Words
Nouns that are both Countable and Uncountable Nouns are made countable or uncountable based on the context that they are used. When used as an uncountable noun, the word is used as a general idea. When used as a countable noun, the word is used for a specific item. A few examples are fatty meats, two coffees, and muddy …
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Non-count (Uncountable) Nouns
Non-count (Uncountable) Nouns Explanation Non-count, or uncountable nouns, are more complex than countable nouns because you cannot add -s or -es at the end of the word to make them plural. Instead, you must have a container word. As an example, if you wanted to count tea, you would say, “I have three cups of tea.” Tea is a …
Countable Nouns
Do I know the difference between countable and uncountable nouns? Why do people learning the English language have difficulty learning the difference between the two? What can I do to learn the difference between countable and uncountable nouns? All of these questions and more will be answered in this lesson. Countable Nouns …
Famous Quotes For English Students
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. — Carl Jung It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - Jiddu Krishnamurti The more laws and restrictions there are, The poorer people become. The more rules and regulations, The more thieves and robbers. ― Lao Tzu Either write …