This week we continue to talk about ‘a lot / lots’. This time we look at a form which is a little different but very common, ‘a lot of’ and ‘lots of’. They mean the same thing and can bus used in the same way when they refer to ‘a large quantity’ of something. Look at the diagram below and try to make some similar sentences yourself.
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This time in our structure help we talk about the uses of ‘a lot / lots’. This word has different forms that it can be used in and that’s why it can be confused. In our first post today, we’ll talk about ‘a lot / lots’ when it’s used as an adverb or pronoun. In the following weeks we’ll talk about the other ways that the word ‘lot’ can be used. Have a look at the diagram below and read the examples. Try to write your own examples after you read.
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This week we are continuing with verbs and prepositions. Which verbs can use ‘for’ after them? Take a look at the diagram below to see some of the most common verbs that can use ‘for’ after them. ‘For’ is of course, only one possible preposition with these verbs, some of these verbs can use other prepositions too. Read the examples, write some examples yourself and read them out loud to become more familiar with them.
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The present simple is one of the most commons verb tenses that we use but it’s sometimes confused with other tenses that are also related to the present.
Basic use: To talk about states, repeated actions
eg I have 5,000 flight hours of experience. (state – not an action)
eg I usually go to the airport every week. (repeated actions)
Advanced use: To talk about a future event which is scheduled to start at a specific time.
eg I have a flight at 3:15pm tomorrow. (it’s scheduled by the airline)
eg The train leaves at 9:45pm. (it’s scheduled by the train company)
Tip: Be sure you know how to conjugate the present simple correctly in the positive, negative and question forms.
Look at the diagram below of when we use the present simple, and also have a look at the advanced use of the present simple. Did you know it’s possible to use it to talk about the future?
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This time in our structure help we talk about the difference between ‘history’ and ‘story’. It’s common for students to confuse the difference and use history when story is necessary. Look at the explanation in the diagram below and read the extra examples below. Then create your own sentences and read them out loud to practice.
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This time in our structure help we talk about the word order of a sentence with the verb ‘happen’. This is a verb which students often put in an incorrect order when making sentences. In reality, it’s very simple. It’s the same basic word order as all our other verbs. Have a look at the diagram below and read the examples. Try writing some examples of your own and reading them out loud to help you remember them.
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