Though everything can be learned, nothing can be taught and this is truer in trying to teach a language than in anything else. For decades I have been trying to teach phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are phrases of usually two words, the first being a verb and the second a preposition. This is a hot … Continue reading PHRASAL VERBS
I Choose formal usage. During the Vietnam War, Admiral Elko Zumwalt, (was, were) commanding a special group of sailors in small boats. These boats (was, were) called “brown-water” units because they patrolled the muddy rivers of South Vietnam. Under Admiral Zumwalt’s command (was, were) his own son Lieutenant Elmo Zumwalt III. The brown-water casualty rates … Continue reading Remedial Grammar
Reporting Questions Most of the time, we are asking questions. As you know, asking questions is a wonderful way of seeking and finding information. Sometimes we have to ask the same questions to different people to find the right answer. In that case, we may have to repeat other people’s questions to find the answer. … Continue reading Reporting Questions
Reported Speech English teacher: This is a very important lesson. Our English teacher said that this was a very important lesson. The first sentence contains the actual words of the speaker. Usually this appears in quotations, like, The English teacher said, “This is a very important lesson.” However, when you go home and tell this … Continue reading Reported Speech (Lesson)
Conditional Clauses Sentences with ‘if’ in them are called conditional sentences. The clause which contains ‘if’ is called a conditional clause. 2.1. It is 8:40 now. Walk fast, otherwise you will be late. If you walk slowly, you will be late. 2.2. It is made of glass. Hold it properly. Don’t drop it. If he … Continue reading Conditional Clauses
Conditional Clauses Sentences with ‘if’ in them are called conditional sentences. The clause which contains ‘if’ is called a conditional clause.1.1. Is it true that you were ill? I didn’t know that.If I had known that, I would have visited you.1.2. I hear that he needed some money. Nobody told me. So, I didn’t know.If … Continue reading Conditional Clauses Exercises
Conditional Clauses Sentences with ‘if’ in them are called conditional sentences. The clause which contains ‘if’ is called conditional clauses. 1.1. Is it true that you were ill? I didn’t know that. If I had known that, I would have visited you. 1.2. I hear that he needed some money. Nobody told me. So, I … Continue reading Conditional Clauses
Questions Operatives: is, are, am, was, were, do, does, did, has, have, hadSupports: will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might, need, dare, must, ought to, used to The operatives and support are very important in grammar. Underline the operatives and supports in the following list. go is come see are take am was sit … Continue reading Question Tags
The tense of a sentence is decided by the operative it contains. Past Present Was Were Did Had Is Are Am Do Does Have Has ‘Will’ and ‘shall’ indicates future. Say which tense the following sentences are in. We are going to school. He was coming to see me. They were looking at it. … Continue reading Operatives and Tenses
The Clever Book Seller A short Play Narrator: Would you like to watch a play? This is the story of a salesman. He sells books. One day the manager gives him a new assignment. Manager: I know you are very good at sales. Salesman: Thank you, Sir! M: There will be a training session next … Continue reading A short play on invitations
