The Comparative
When comparing two objects or activities we often add -er to the adjective + “than”, e.g. higher than.
The Superlative
When comparing one with many the order is: the + adjective + -est, e.g. the highest.
Most / The Most
Present Continuous is used to describe an action that’s happening at the moment, but it’s also sometimes used to talk about a future plan.
The form of the Present Continuous is:
Articles (the;an;a) can often cause a lot of frustration. See how spot-on you are by matching them to these everyday idioms. How well do you know these idioms. Do you have the same ones in your language?
Links: Submitted by Jozua van der Lugt. Teacher at EC Cape Town.
Articles (the;an;a) can often cause a lot of frustration. See how spot-on you are by matching them to these everyday idioms. How well do you know these idioms. Do you have the same ones in your language?
Only use a, an, the
Submitted by Jozua van der Lugt. Teacher at EC Cape Town English language school
DO suggests an action of some kind and has a very strong connection with work. Therefore almost all household chores use the verb “do”. The exception is "make the beds".
MAKE gives the idea of constructing something with your hands and creating something that wasn’t there before. In the home you use “make” with cooking for eg. make a cup of tea, make a cake, make a sandwich, make supper.
Choices, choices, choices...superlatives are great for these! Practice your superlatives by looking at the information table below and completing the sentences.
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Opened: Use Should to give advice - Elementary LevelTue, 12/29/2009 - 00:58 — Chris McCarthyIn English should and shouldn’t (should not) are used to give advice. Type in the correct word for each sentence. Today's lesson is from Sebastian E'Silva, EC Cape Town English language school. Adjectives + PrepositionsMon, 12/28/2009 - 00:41 — Chris McCarthyComplete the sentences with the correct preposition: of in at with from to
Today's lesson is from Marguerite Engelbrecht, EC Cape Town English language school. Animal Expressions - Elementary/Pre-IntermediateSun, 12/27/2009 - 00:23 — Chris McCarthyWe sometimes use animals to describe people or things. Choose the correct animal to complete these comparisons. Do you have similar expressions in your country? Today's lesson is from Nasreen Narkedien, EC Cape Town English language school. Christmas ExpressionsSat, 12/26/2009 - 00:05 — Chris McCarthyHere are fours festive expressions related to Christmas. Ho, ho, ho!
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