English Exercises: Modals, Past Habits & Pollution Facts
Part I — Dialogue: Movie Plans
- Hi, Leo! Do you want to go to the movies this weekend?
- Sure! What movie are you planning to watch?
- I’m thinking about seeing Zootopia 2.
- Yes! I’ve been waiting to see Zootopia 2!
- Awesome! What time does it begin?
- Great! The movie starts at 6:45 p.m.
- Perfect. Let’s meet at the mall theater at 6:30.
- Okay — see you at 6:30 p.m.
- See you there!
Part II — Plastic Pollution: True / False
V = True, F = False
- V Millions of tons of plastic end up in oceans and rivers every year.
- V
Structuring Formal and Informal Correspondence
Formal and Informal Document Templates
Formal Letter Structure
FORMAL LETTER
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to inform you about [main reason], which has recently become a matter of concern. Little did I expect that the situation would develop in such an unexpected way, especially considering the information I had previously received.
To begin with, [brief explanation of the problem]. Despite my efforts to address the issue promptly and follow the correct procedures, the outcome has not been satisfactory.
Read MoreFamous Poems by Browning, Whitman, and Frost
My Last Duchess
Robert Browning (1812–1889)
That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall,
Looking as if she were alive. I call
That piece a wonder, now: Frà Pandolf’s hands
Worked busily a day, and there she stands.
Will ‘t please you sit and look at her? I said
‘Frà Pandolf’ by design, for never read
Strangers like you that pictured countenance,
The depth and passion of its earnest glance,
But to myself they turned (since none puts by
The curtain I have drawn for you, but I)
And seemed as they
Essential English Grammar Rules and Writing Techniques
English Verb Tenses
Present Simple
- General truths: The Earth orbits the Sun.
- Habits: They always ask silly questions.
- Instructions: First, cut the carrot into pieces.
- Timetables: The train leaves at 17:30.
- Storytelling: So… it’s 3 PM, I enter the pub and see him.
- Permanent facts: I am 29. Winnipeg is in Canada.
Present Continuous
Form: am/is/are + -ing
- Actions happening now: She is studying right now.
- Future arrangements: I am meeting the clients at 5.
- Temporary situations: I am living in Madrid.
- Trends:
Critical Analysis of Classic American Literature — Frost, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Hemingway, O’Neill
Critical Analyses of Classic American Literature
1. Robert Frost: ‘Fire and Ice’ — Critical Evaluation
‘Fire and Ice’ is a very short poem, but it carries a deep message. Frost talks about how the world might end — either in fire or in ice. Fire stands for strong emotions like desire and passion, while ice stands for hatred and cold indifference. The poem is powerful because Frost uses simple words to explore big ideas like destruction and human emotions. Even though it’s only a few lines long,
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Narrator and Point of View
First Person vs. Third Person
- First Person: Lyrical “I.”
- Third Person: Observer.
Narrative Scope
- Limited: Restricted in space and time; knowledge depends on interaction and interpretation.
- Unlimited (Omniscient): More freedom in space and time; can look inside minds.
Mode of Presentation
- Scenic: Setting a background with presentation of limited details.
- Panoramic: A series of events summarized.
Style Elements
- Tone: Formal, intimate, solemn, playful, serious, ironic, humorous, angry.