Master English Tenses, Grammar, and Vocabulary
Mastering English Tenses
We went to the cinema last night. I will come as soon as the work is finished. I have lost my keys, and I don’t remember when I last saw them. What have you just said? I’m going to finish the novel by next week. I heard Peter singing next door. I will be allowed to drive next year when I get my driving license.
Modal Verbs in English
That restaurant must be very good; it is always full of people. It could rain; the sky is full of clouds. In Eton, you have to wear a uniform. It’s Sunday; you needn’t go to school. Your uncle is ill; you should visit him. Can I help you with your parcels? My parents say that next year I will be allowed to go on holiday with my friends. You mustn’t drive and drink. Could you do me a favor?
Relative Clauses Explained
This man, whose father is in Italy, is a lawyer. We were looking for the house that was blue. We met in a street which was very crowded. We were talking to a man who was very nice. They found a dog in the street which was moving around with no master.
Conjunctions and Linking Words
Despite the fact that the weather was terrible, we went out. Though they didn’t work, they went for a drink. As the work is finished, I’ll call you. Although he studies a lot, he won’t pass the exams. He didn’t take his raincoat although it was raining.
Reported Speech Examples
Peter said: “Go away and don’t speak to me anymore.” Mary asked him if he would marry her the following day. Joselito told them that he had seen them the day before in the evening. Juanita said that you can’t forget to call Peter tomorrow. Benigno said that he was sorry because he came late the day before.
Conditional Sentences
What would you do if you hadn’t to go to work every day? If she knew how, she would do it. They would have opened the new shop last week if everything had been ready. If you had accepted our invitation, we would have been very pleased. Unless you give me a lift, I will miss the train.
Passive Voice in Sentences
Was this camera used by you before? A documentary will be shown on TV tonight. 100 pounds are being paid for the information. Was the suitcase taken by the policeman out of the car? Your car should have been lent by her.
Education Vocabulary
- Cheat: Copy in an exam.
- Fail: Score less than 5 in an exam.
- Lectures: Speech that someone gives to other people.
- College: Where you go when you finish secondary school.
- Realize: Now I see!
- Advise: Recommend.
- Public school: Private school.
- Term: 3 months of school.
- Fee: We must pay the registration fee.
- Grant/Scholarship: Financial aid provided to a student.
- Compulsory: Obligatory.
- Professor: University teacher.
Relationship Vocabulary
- Row: Have a discussion.
- Fancy/Keen on: To like.
- Break up: Stop having a relationship.
- Get on: Have the same interests as someone.
- Grow apart: Had become less close to someone.
- To flirt: María flirts with Andrés.
- Bridegroom: A man who is about to be married.
- Drift apart: Lose personal contact.
- Date: Imana wants a date with Andrés; she likes Andrés.
- Bride: Woman who is about to be married.
- Honeymoon: Holiday taken by a newly married couple.
Travel Vocabulary
- Rucksack: He put his books into a rucksack.
- Sightseeing: Look at places of interest.
- Set off: Began a journey.
- See off: Went to the airport to say goodbye to someone.
- Come across: I came across L.A. in the street.
- Slope: He climbed the steep slope.
- Trunks: I went to the beach with my swimming trunks.
- Poles: Use ski poles to gain speed.
- Reception: An area in an office where visitors are received.
- Resort: A place to which many people go for recreation.
- Hire: Payment for the use of something.
- Journey: Traveling.
- Trip: Journey, all included.
- Voyage: Journey, especially by sea or space.
- Hitch-hiking: Big finger, soliciting a free ride.
Crime Vocabulary
- Mugger: Person who commits robbery with violence.
- Punishment: Penalty, sanction, given for any crime.
- Witness: See a crime.
- Murder: Kill a person.
Environment Vocabulary
- Exhaust fumes: Gases ejected from an engine.
- Dump: Piece of land where waste materials are dumped.
- Loose: Not tight.
- Sensible: Having good judgment when choosing a decision.
Food Vocabulary
- Cutlery: Knives, forks, spoons.
- Tip: I always give a tip to the barman.
- Dessert: The last dish.
- Junk food: Chips, cake, pizza.
- Put on weight: Get fat.
- Sight: Food that looks good.
Irregular Verbs
- Lie, Lay, Lain, Echarse.
- Rise, Rose, Risen, Subir.
- Shoot, Shot, Shot, Disparar.
- Beat, Beat, Beaten, Ganar.
- Bite, Bit, Bitten, Morder.
- Teach, Taught, Taught, Enseñar.
- Fight, Fought, Fought, Pelear.
- Lead, Led, Led, Dirigir.
- Wear, Wore, Worn, Vestir.