Tag: Grammar

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“Maybe” vs. “Might” and “May”

Many English learners think the adverb “maybe” means the same as the modal verbs “might” or “may.” However, they don’t always mean the same…

Subjunctive Conditionals #1 (If I were, I would…)

Subjunctive tense is making suppositions that do not match reality, while conditionals are if statements. Subjunctive conditionals have similar form, except: 1) in the if clause you use subjunctive tense, and 2) in the antecedent you use would (or could) + infinitive…

Negative “To Be” – Short Forms II

You probably know these already: isn’t and aren’t. However, understanding words isn’t the same as using them. Thus, we have a separate lesson to learn these.

Negative “To Be”

Obviously, you need to express more than just what things are; you need to express what they are not. Thus, it’s time to learn the opposite of “To be”: not to be.

“To Be” – Short Forms

Students of English learn for many reasons. Those who need…

“To Be” – Introduction

“To Be” (“Be-Verb” in some countries) is probably the most important verb in English.

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