English Vocabulary and Grammar Reference
Vocabulary
Common Phrases and Expressions
This section provides a list of common English phrases and expressions with their Spanish translations. Some examples include:
- a breath of fresh air: un soplo
- a drop in the ocean: una gota en el mar
- access: acceso
- accurate: preciso
- accuse of: acusar de
Verbs and Their Prepositions
This section lists verbs commonly used with specific prepositions, such as:
- apply for/to: solicitar
- arrive at/in: llegar a
- avoid: evitar
- ban: prohibir
- belong to: pertenecer a
Grammar
Verb Tenses
This section explains different verb tenses with examples, including:
- Present perfect: I have never read such an interesting book.
- Present perfect continuous: She has been drinking too much alcohol for two years.
- Past simple: I started playing the piano twenty years ago.
Connectors
This section covers various connectors and their usage, such as:
- Contrast connectors: Although it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
- Causal connectors: As it was raining, the children stayed at home.
Relative Clauses
This section explains the formation and usage of relative clauses, with examples like:
- Albert, who has just broken his ankle, is coming back from hospital tomorrow.
- The Da Vinci Code, which was written by Dan Brown, is a best-seller.
Reported Speech
This section provides examples of reported speech, such as:
- He said that he had never seen anything so beautiful.
- She asked him if he was coming to the party on Friday.
Passive Voice
This section explains the passive voice and its formation, with examples like:
- English is spoken all over the world.
- The window has been broken by the teenager in red.
Modal Verbs
This section covers different modal verbs and their functions, such as:
- He can play golf.
- You should go to the dentist.
- Smoking is forbidden here.
Gerunds and Infinitives
This section explains the usage of gerunds and infinitives, with examples like:
- Beth stopped smoking last December.
- He tried to speak in English.
Questions
This section provides examples of different types of questions, such as:
- Could you tell me where the nearest cinema is?
- How often do you have English classes?
Comparatives
This section explains the formation and usage of comparatives, with examples like:
- Apples are cheaper than bananas.
- Peter swims slower than Al.