Structure – Page 16 – Fly High English

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Structure: ‘Present continuous’

Using the present continuous

Form: subject + ‘be’ (in the present) + verb-ing (You are reading… He is living etc…)

Use: To talk about something in progress now, around now or something temporary.

eg You’re (you are) reading English (now). (something in progress now)

eg I’m reading a good book about the history of aviation. (perhaps not at this moment but around now)

eg He’s living close to the airport. (suggests a temporary action)

Advanced Use: We can use the present continuous to talk about organised future plans.

eg I’m flying on Sunday. (organised future plan – it’s organised by the airline)

eg I’m eating in that new restaurant tomorrow night. (you have a reservation so it’s organised)

Tip: For future plans we can also use ‘will‘ and ‘going to‘ so be sure you know the difference between these thee ways to talk about future plans.

Check the diagram below for its form and two situations when we need to use it.

Diagram of the form and use of the present continuous. — The form and use of the present continuous.

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Structure: ‘phrasal verbs 4’

This time in our structure help we continue to talk about phrasal verbs. Today we have more examples of phrasal verbs with ‘out’. As usual, check the meaning of the ones you don’t understand in a good learner’s dictionary.

Diagram of phrasal verbs with the particle 'out'. — Phrasal verbs 4.

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Structure: ‘phrasal verbs 3’

This time in our structure help we continue with phrasal verbs. We have some examples of phrasal verbs with ‘in’ and ‘out’. Also we talk about some of the common concepts associated with these particles which can help to give you an idea of the meaning of the phrasal verb without using a dictionary. Of course, if you don’t know what they mean even after reading about the key concepts, check a dictionary!

Diagram of phrasal verbs with the particles 'in' and 'out'. — Phrasal verbs 3.

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Structure: ‘phrasal verbs 2’

This time in our structure help we continue with phrasal verbs. This week we look at phrasal verbs with objects and the position of the object in the sentence. Check out the diagram below and try to write some more examples of your own.

Diagram of phrasal verbs with objects. — Phrasal verbs 2.

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Structure: ‘phrasal verbs 1’

This time in our structure help we introduce phrasal verbs. They’re formed from a verb and a particle (usually a preposition). e.g. get in.
Look at the diagram below to learn more about phrasal verbs and try to think of some more that you know.

Diagram of phrasal verbs. — Phrasal verbs 1.

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Structure: ‘nouns 4’

This time in our structure help we talk about definiteness in relation to nouns and give some examples of ‘definite’ nouns. Often the idea of definiteness relates to the relationship between the speaker and listener. If the speaker and listener share a lot of common knowledge, definite nouns are more likely.

e.g. I sold the car.

In this case ‘the car’ would be indefinite to a person who doesn’t know the speaker, but if the listener knows the speaker, he/she probably knows this car and so ‘the’ is necessary.

Have a look at the diagram below, then find an article, page from a book and check for ‘definite’ nouns and ‘indefinite’ nouns.

Using 'the' to refer to definite nouns. — Using ‘the’ to refer to definite nouns.

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