Essential English Grammar Structures and Usage
Verb Tenses
Simple Present: always, frequently, usually, generally, sometimes, never, seldom, once a week/month/year, every day, in the morning.
Present Continuous: (studying) at the moment, this year, now, tomorrow, tonight, next…
Simple Past: (studied) yesterday, last week, two days ago, when, then.
Past Continuous: (I was studying) at… o’clock, while.
Past Perfect: (had worked) already, by the time, after, before.
Present Perfect: (we have studied) ever, never, just, recently, already, for, since,
Read MoreEdu’s Indian Adventure: A Journey Through Culture and History
What surprise did Edu’s father have for his son? He invited Edu to visit India with him.
What did Edu learn about the population of India from the internet? How does India compare in size to his country?
– There are more than a billion people in India.
– India is almost seven times as big as his country.
Why is India not an easy country to visit?
– Because of the noise and the crowds.
According to the doctor’s list, what clothes should Edu take to India?
– Long trousers, long-sleeved shirts, and a
Pride and Prejudice: Plot Summary and Analysis
Pride and Prejudice
Plot Summary
The Bennet family resides in the English countryside. Mrs. Bennet is determined to find wealthy husbands for her five daughters, as the family estate is entailed to a male heir, Mr. Collins.
The arrival of the wealthy and single Mr. Bingley causes a stir. He takes an interest in the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane. Meanwhile, his aloof friend, Mr. Darcy, makes a poor first impression with his prideful behavior, especially on Elizabeth Bennet.
Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth,
Read MoreEnglish Verb Tenses and Conditional Sentences
Present Simple
Affirmative
- I / you go
- He / she / it goes
Negative
- I / you do not go
- She / he / it does not go
Interrogative
- Do you go?
- Does he / she / it go?
Uses
- Habits and routines: Janet often goes to the library.
- General or scientific facts: Research shows that people have different types of intelligence.
- Stative verbs: This cake tastes wonderful.
Adverbs of frequency and time expressions: always, usually, occasionally, frequently, often, sometimes, rarely, seldom, never, once a month, every week, in the
Read MoreIrregular Verb Conjugations: English to Spanish
| Infinitive | Past Simple | Past Participle | Spanish Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARISE | AROSE | ARISEN | LEVANTARSE |
| BE | WAS/WERE | BEEN | SER O ESTAR |
| BEAR | BORE | BORNE/BORN | CARGAR |
| BEAT | BEAT | BEATEN/BEAT | PALPITAR |
| BECOME | BECAME | BECOME | LLEGAR A SER |
| BEGIN | BEGAN | BEGUN | COMENZAR |
| BEND | BENT | BENT | DOBLAR |
| BET | BET | BET | APOSTAR |
| BID | BID | BID | LICITAR |
| BIND | BOUND | BOUND | JUNTAR |
| BITE | BIT | BITTEN | MORDER |
| BLEED | BLED | BLED | SANGRAR |
| BLOW | BLEW | BLOWN | SOPLAR |
| BREAK | BROKE | BROKEN | ROMPER |
| BREED | BRED | BRED | CRIAR |
| BRING | BROUGHT | BROUGHT | TRAER |
| BROADCAST | BROADCAST | BROADCAST | EMITIR |
| BUILD | BUILT | BUILT | CONSTRUIR |
| BURN | BURNED/BURNT | BURNED/BURNT | QUEMARSE |
| BURST | BURST | BURST | REVENTAR |
| BUY | BOUGHT | BOUGHT | COMPRAR |
| CAST | CAST | CAST | ECHAR/ |
Understanding Verbal Periphrasis in English Grammar
The Verbal Periphrasis
The core of the subject-verb (SV) must necessarily be performed by a verbal form. This can be:
Simple Time | Compound Time | Passive Voice | Verbal Periphrasis |
Write | I have written | Was written | ‘re writing, you must write, you write |
Verbal periphrasis refers to the union of two (or more) verb forms that function together as a unit. They usually consist of:
- a conjugated auxiliary verb (i.e., it is in person).
- a binding element, preposition, or conjunction, which may or may not be present: I have