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It is used to make a correct structure of the qualifications of a verb.

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Two adjectives

We often have two adjectives in front of a noun:

Some adjectives give a general opinion. We can use these adjectives to describe almost any noun:

Some adjectives give a specific opinion. We only use these adjectives to describe particular kinds of noun, for example:

We usually put a general opinion in front of a specific opinion:

We usually put an opinion adjective in front of a descriptive adjective:

Adjectives after link verbs

We use some adjectives only after a link verb:

Some of the commonest - ed adjectives are normally used only after a link verb:

We say:

but we do not say:
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Three or more adjectives

Sometimes we have three adjectives in front of a noun, but this is unusual:

a nice handsome young man
abig black American car
thathorrible big fierce dog

It is very unusual to have more than three adjectives.

Adjectives usually come in this order:

Adjectives in front of nouns

A few adjectives are used only in front of a noun:

We say:

He lives in the eastern district.
There werecountless problems with the new machinery.

but we do not say:

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We often have two adjectives in front of a noun: Some adjectives give a general opinion. We can use these adjectives to describe almost any noun: Some adjectives give a specific opinion.

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Gerunds are often used when actions are real, concrete, or completed.

Infinitives are often used when actions are unreal, abstract, or future.

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Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that can take the place of a noun in a sentence. The following guidelines and lists will help you figure out whether a gerund or infinitive is needed.

Following a verb (gerund or infinitive)

Both gerunds and infinitives can replace a noun as the object of a verb. Whether you use a gerund or an infinitive depends on the main verb in the sentence. Consult the lists below to find out which form to use following which verbs.

Some common verbs followed by a gerund (note that phrasal verbs, marked here with *, always fall into this category):

Some common verbs followed by an infinitive:

Following a preposition (gerund only)

Gerunds can follow a preposition; infinitives cannot.

Can you touch your toes without bending your knees?

He was fined for driving over the speed limit.

She got the money by selling the car.

A corkscrew is a tool for taking corks out of bottles.

Note: Take care not to confuse the preposition "to" with an infinitive form, or with an auxiliary form such as have to, used to, going to

Following an indirect object (infinitive only)

Some verbs are followed by a pronoun or noun referring to a person, and then an infinitive. Gerunds cannot be used in this position.

Some common verbs followed by an indirect object plus an infinitive:

Follow this link to HyperGrammar at the University of Ottawa for a review of the parts of speech.

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Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that can take the place of a noun in a sentence. The following guidelines and lists will help you figure out whether a gerund or infinitive is needed. Both gerunds and infinitives can replace a noun as the object of a verb.

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"I stopped smoking" or "I stopped to smoke"?

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http://www.engvid.com/ I stopped to talk or I stopped talking? What is the difference in meaning? In this lesson, we will look at the verb "to stop" and when it should be followed by a gerund or an infinitive. The meaning of "I stopped to smoke" and "I stopped smoking" is very different.

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We use this topic to express obligation,necessity and prohibition

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English grammar lessons online. Learn how to use modals (modal verbs)

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Several modal verbs show possibility, including might, may, could, and must. This modal verbs for possibility lesson shows you how to use them all correctly in English. You can find links to the exercises at the bottom of the page.

Modal Verbs for Possibility Structure

Modal Verb + Base Verb
May/Might/Could/Must + Base Verb

May shows possibility in the present or the future.

Present: Where are my keys? They may be in the car.

Future: I may go to the party tonight.

May is formal and is often found in writing, like this example:

Side effects of this medication may include upset stomach and fever.

Possibility in the present or future.

Where are my keys? They might be in the car.

I might go to the party tonight.

Might is less formal than may, and is more common in conversation

Something is possible in the present or future.

Present: Where are my keys? They could be in the car.
Future: We could go to the party tonight.

Could shows options, or possibility.

Certainty, or the belief of certainty, from the speaker.

Everyone is wearing a jacket. It must be cold.

Belief of certainty:

He was running for 2 hours. He must be tired. (Although it seems obvious, it is not a fact that the runner is tired.)

Certainty, or the belief of certainty, from the speaker.

Everyone is wearing a jacket. It has to be cold.

Belief of certainty:

He was running for 2 hours. He has to be tired. (Although it seems obvious, it is not a fact that the runner is tired.)

Have to is much less formal than must, and is common in conversation.

May, might, and could are all used to show possibility in the past.

Modal Verb + Have + Past Participle

He might have brought the cake.

She may have gone home early.

They could have worked late.

Must can be used in the same way to show certainty in the past.

Although might and could express possibility in a similar way, the negative forms of might and could are different.

Might not shows that something probably is not true.

These books might not be the teachers.

Might not shows that something probably will not happen in the future.

Could not shows that something is impossible.

This could not be the only book available.

She could not know who my friend is. They have never met.

Modal Verbs of Possibility Exercises

Would you like to practice your understanding of modal verbs for possibility? Try the tests below:

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Several modal verbs show possibility, including might, may, could, and must. This modal verbs for possibility lesson shows you how to use them all correctly in English. You can find links to the exercises at the bottom of the page. Modal Verb + Base Verb May/Might/Could/Must + Base Verb May shows possibility in the present or the future.

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017 - Can, Could, Be Able To & May - Beginning English Lesson - Basic English Grammar

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Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known, however, who or what is performing the action

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Passive Voice, short explanation and exercises

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We use them when we want to express our opinion about something.

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Agreeing

Look at these sentences:

This is the same as saying "Me, too" but in British English especially this form is more common.
Because the first sentence is in the present simple, the auxiliary verb is do:

Look at this sentence:

The verb is in the past simple so the auxiliary verb is did.

Present Perfect:

Note that the subject does not have to be I.

Examples:

When the sentence is negative and the other person is in the same situation, we use this form:

Note We can also use nor:

Again, the subject doesn't have to be I:

I'm not going on holiday this year.
Neither is Phil.

She'd never been there before.
Neither had Sam.

Disagreeing

If the first person says a positive sentence and the second person wants to say a negative sentence or vice-versa, we can't use so or neither because there is no agreement.

Look at these sentences:

The ideal response in this situation is to also use echo questions .

Examples:

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Learn English Grammar Online- Agreeing and disagreeing in English

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Agreeing Look at these sentences: This is the same as saying "Me, too" but in British English especially this form is more common. Because the first sentence is in the present simple, the auxiliary verb is do: Look at this sentence: The verb is in the past simple so the auxiliary verb is did.

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EITHER, NEITHER, SO, TOO - How to agree and disagree in English

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We use possessive to show possesion.

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Definition: We use the Possessive Pronouns when we want to substitute a group of words that are indicating a possession relation.

For example:

This is my book.
* In this example, we can substitute "my book" for the possessive pronoun "mine". => This is mine.

This is your disk and that's mine.
* Mine substitutes the word disk and shows that it belongs to me.

A possessive pronoun indicates it is acting as a subject complement or a subject of the sentence.

For example:

The smallest gift is mine.
This isyours.
* Here the possessive pronouns acts as a subject complement.

His is on the kitchen counter.
Theirs will be delivered tomorrow.
Ours is the green one on the corner.
* Here the possessive pronoun acts as the subject of the sentence.

Note : Possessive pronouns are very similar to possessive adjectives.

For example:

You can borrow my book as long as you remember that it's not yours.
=> The possessive "my" depends on the noun "book."
=> The possessive "yours" is a pronoun which stands in the place of "your book".

When you drive to Manitoba, will you take your car or theirs?
=> The possessive "your" depends on the noun "car."
=> The possessive pronoun, "theirs," stands in the place of the noun phrase, "their car."

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Definition: We use the Possessive Pronouns when we want to substitute a group of words that are indicating a possession relation. For example: This is my book. * In this example, we can substitute "my book" for the possessive pronoun "mine". => This is mine. This is your disk and that's mine.

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English Grammar Lessons - Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns

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Grammar Lesson : Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns In this lesson Rachna explains how to correctly use the possessive adjectives and pronouns, ESL students often get confused and use possessive adjectives as pronouns. This lesson will certainly help you clearing the doubt between the two and make correct use while speaking or writing sentences.

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we use future to express something that is going to happen.

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There are several different ways in English that you can talk about the future. This page is an introduction to the most important ones:

- Predictions/statements of fact
- Intentions
- Arrangements
- Scheduled events

Predictions/statements of fact

The auxiliary verb will is used in making predictions or simple statements of fact about the future.

The sun will rise at 6.30 tomorrow.

Lunch break today will be 10 minutes longer than usual.

In the year 2050 all students will have their own computers in school.

If you help me, I will help you.

Do you think she will come soon?

You won't pass your exams if you don't start working harder.

I know my parents won't let me go to the party.

Will it snow for Christmas?

I know she's sick, but will she be back in school tomorrow?

Intentions
The auxiliary verb going to is used in talking about intentions. (An intention is a plan for the future that you have already thought about.)

We're going to buy a new car next month.

I'm going to work in a bank when I leave school.

In the new year I'm going to stop eating so much junk.

He's not going to go to the dance. He's got too much work.

I'm not going to watch TV until my science project is finished.

Are you going to play basketball after school?

What are you going to have for lunch today?

Note: going to is often used in the past tense to talk about an unfulfilled intention. Examples: I was going to study for my grammar test, but I had no time. / He was going to call you, but he couldn't find his mobile phone. / My grandmother was going to visit us, but she fell and broke her arm.

Arrangements

The present continuous tense is used in talking about arrangements. (An arrangement is is a plan for the future that you have already thought about and discussed with someone else.)

I'm meeting my mother at the airport tomorrow.

Our grandparents are visiting us this Christmas.

Sorry, I can't stay after school today; I'm playing tennis with Jun-Sik.

My sister's going to the dentist tomorrow.

I'm not returning home for the holidays, so I can come to your party after all!

Are you doing anything on Sunday morning?

Do you know if he is going to the dance with Maiko next week?

Scheduled events
The present simple tense is usually used to refer to future events that are scheduled (and outside of our control).

Hurry up! The train departs in 10 minutes.

I leave Frankfurt at 5 o'clock in the morning and arrive in New York

She has an appointment with the headmaster after school today.

There's no need to hurry. The train doesn't leave for another 30 minutes.

When does the meeting begin?

More future tenses.
This is a very difficult aspect of English grammar. Learners who want a deeper understanding should consult a good grammar reference such as Swan's Practical English Usage.
Do a quiz on this grammar topic.

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Note: Javascript is disabled. There are several different ways in English that you can talk about the future. This page is an introduction to the most important ones: - Predictions/statements of fact - Intentions - Arrangements - Scheduled events Predictions/statements of fact The auxiliary verb will is used in making predictions or simple statements of fact about the future.

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A wonderful powerpoint presentation on the Future tenses. It explains the grammar and then provides some exercises. For more information go to http://www.webenglishonline.com

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conditionals have different grades of probability

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Conditionals - zero & first conditionals (English Grammar)

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We use it to talk about unreal situations in the present.

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Note that after I / he/ she /it we often use the subjunctive form 'were' and not 'was'. (Some people think that 'were' is the only 'correct' form but other people think 'was' is equally 'correct' .)

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We use comparative and superlative adverbs to compare

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LY Adverbs.

With LY adverbs (adverbs formed from adjectives by adding -ly to the end) we form the comparative and superlative forms with more and most.

Jeff works more quietly than Steve does.

Jeff works the most quietly of all the students.

Mary drives more carefully than John does.

Of the three drivers, Mary drives the most carefully.

Steve works more happily than he used to.

Mary sings the most happily of all the girls in the group.

Other Adverbs.

For adverbs which retain the same form as the adjective form, we add -er to form the comparative and -est to form the superlative.

Please work harder.

Steve works the hardest.

Mary runs faster than John does.

Mary runs the fastest of all the runners on the team.

Steve gets to work earlier than I do.

Steve gets to work the earliest of all.

Irregular Adverbs.

John plays tennis better than Jack does.

On our tennis team, John plays tennis the best.

I did worse on the test than Bart did.

On that test, I did the worst in the class.

My paper airplane flew farther than yours did.

My paper airplane flew the farthest of all.

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Forming Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

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With LY adverbs (adverbs formed from adjectives by adding -ly to the end) we form the comparative and superlative forms with more and most. Jeff works more quietly than Steve does. Jeff works the most quietly of all the students. Mary drives more carefully than John does.

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"Used to" is used to express something in the past that you did as a habit.

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Complete description of the verb form 'used to'.

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English Grammar - "I used to" & "I'm used to"

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Expressing purpose is the word that speakers use to express their purpose in doing something.

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Grammar & Vocabulary: Clauses of Purpose [Madrasati @ Abdessalami On_Line]

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We use "have something done" when We want to express that someone is doing something for us.

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Wed, 10/01/2008 - 06:34 - Chris McCarthy

Take a look at these two sentences. What is the difference in meaning between them?

'I cut my hair.'
'I have my hair cut.'

'I cut my hair' means that I do it myself.
'I have my hair cut means someone cuts my hair for me (in this case it's probably a hairdresser).

We use have something done to mean another person does a service for us.

The grammar for this is pretty simple:

Have + object + past participle

Let's take a look at a few more examples:

'We didn't want to cook so we had a pizza delivered.'
'I had my car washed at that new place by the station.'
'I had my watch fixed.'

We can also use 'get' instead of 'had' and the meaning stays the same. The sentences above now become:

'We didn't want to cook so we got a pizza delivered.'
'I got my car washed at that new place by the station.'
'I got my watch fixed.'

future

'I had my watch fixed' tells us about the past.
'I am going to have / get my watch fixed' tells us about the future.

'Going to' tells us about a future plan that has already been made.

We use 'will' for something that has just been decided:

I've just noticed how dirty my suit is. I will have / get it cleaned soon.'

questions

Imagine that you like your friend's new haircut; you could ask her:

'Where did you have / get your hair cut?'

Maybe you have just moved to a new town and you decided that it is time for a haircut ;you can ask:

'Where can I have / get my hair cut?'

You want to know if your friend's car has been fixed yet; you can ask:

'Did you have your car fixed?'

services for a busy world

As we all live in a busy world, we don't have the time (or skills)to do all the things that we need to. That's why we have a service industry that will help us get what need done.

Take a look at these examples:

A jeweller's is a place where you can have your watch fixed.
A dry cleaner's is a place where you can have your suit cleaned.
A florist's is a place where you can have flowers delivered.
A hairdresser's is a place where you can have your hair cut.
A dentist's is a place where you can have your teeth checked.
An optician's is a place where you can have your eyes checked.
A garage is a place where you can have your car repaired.

using have something done for bad things

In all the examples above we have looked at services we can pay for if we want. We can also use the same expression when someone does something bad to us. For example:

'Jenny had her car stolen.' Here Jenny did not want someone to steal her car, but someone did it.
'Have you ever had your nose broken in a fight?' Nobody wants to have their nose broken, but it could happen!

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Wed, 10/01/2008 - 06:34 - Chris McCarthy Take a look at these two sentences. What is the difference in meaning between them? 'I cut my hair.' 'I have my hair cut.' 'I cut my hair' means that I do it myself.'I have my hair cut means someone cuts my hair for me (in this case it's probably a hairdresser).

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Lekcja Angielskiego - "To Have Something Done"