This time in our structure help we talk about the different between three structures with similar forms but very different meanings, ‘usually fly, used to fly, used to flying’. Have a look at the diagram below for information about what each one means and how to use them. Then try to write some examples of you own.
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This time in our structure help we talk about the preposition ‘like’ and in particular the question; what was it like? Students sometimes confuse the verb ‘like’ with the preposition ‘like’ and can be confused about the meaning of this type of question. Check out the diagram below to discover what it means and and then try to write some questions of your own.
Look at the following conversation.
A: I flew first class from New York to Dubai last month.
B: What was it like?
A: It was amazing! Wonderful food, champagne and a proper bed to sleep in!
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We talked previously about how our modal verbs related to probability. Next we look at specific meanings to each of our modal verbs. Follow the examples and write some of your own to practice.
Ability
– Can you fly a multiengine plane?
– I could fly a glider when I was 17.
Permission
– Can we use runway 11 to land?
– The controller said that they could begin their startup.
– You may use the lavatory when the seatbelt sign is switched off.
– Might I switch seats? This one doesn’t recline.
Prohibition
– You can’t sit in the emergency exit seat with a baby.
– They told us that we couldn’t board the plane first.
– You may not bring liquids of more than 100ml on the flight.
– You shouldn’t drink a lot of alcohol on a flight.
– You mustn’t smoke on a flight.
Obligation
– He should review the weather charts before the flight.
– Passengers must sit in their assigned seats.
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We previously said that all modals express a level of probability. This week we look at what that level of probability is related to each of our modal verbs. Check out the diagram below for information and try to make your own examples with each.
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Modal verbs express at least two meanings. All modals relate to probability, and then each modal has it’s own separate meaning. These meanings can relate to ability, obligation (different levels of obligation), permission (asking for it, giving it) or prohibition (not allowing something).
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This time in our structure help we talk about the difference between come and go. Two very common verbs but sometimes people confuse them. To understand these two verbs we need to understand the idea of the speaker’s position. Where is the speaker when he/she speaks? Think about that position. That position could be in a building (home/work etc..), in a park, in a city, in a state, in a country or even a continent. Normally, the speaker is in a building, and at the same time in a city, a state and a country. All of this is important. When talking about movement to one of those locations (building, city, state, country, continent) use the verb come. When talking about movement to another place, use go.
Look at the diagram below and read the examples below it for more help.
Imagine this situation; you’re at home. You ask your husband / wife, ‘when is your brother coming for dinner?’ This represents movement to your location so you use come.
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