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Structure: ‘Verbs + prepositions 4’

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.

A diagram of verbs used with 'for'. — Verbs with ‘for’

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Structure: ‘Use of the present simple’

Using the present simple

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?

Diagram of the use of the present simple — Use of the ‘present simple’

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Structure: ‘history vs story’

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.

Diagram of the difference between 'history' and 'story' — history vs story

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Structure: Word order with ‘happen’

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.

Explanation of the correct word order when using the verb 'happen'. — Word order with ‘happen’.

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Structure: Verbs + prepositions 3

This week we are continuing with verbs and prepositions. Which verbs can use ‘about’ after them? Take a look at the diagram below to see some of the most common verbs that can use ‘about’ after them. ‘About’ 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.

A diagram of verbs used with 'about'. — Verbs with ‘about’

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Structure: during vs for

This time in our structure help we talk about the difference between ‘during’ and ‘for’. It’s common for students to confuse the difference and use each incorrectly. Look at the explanation in the diagram below and read the extra examples below the diagram. Create your own sentences to practice.

Extra examples
For
I visited New York for a week.
I trained for a year.

During
During the journey I slept.
During the class I took notes.

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