English Tenses and Structures: Narratives & Examples
Past Experiences with “Will” and “Going To”
Four years ago, I was in the best time of my life because I found love. We always traveled to different places with my family. On weekends, I went to parties with my friends or to the cinema with my cousin. But what I liked most was walking with my grandmother because she always shared many stories, and I used to laugh a lot with her.
Future Plans
I’m going to travel to Peru with my boyfriend for vacation. There, I will meet some friends, and we’ll have a
Read MoreOscar Wilde’s Short Stories: Summaries & Analysis
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime is a short story by Oscar Wilde. It is the first story in the collection, and it is about Lord Arthur’s predicament after a seer tells him his future.
Lord Arthur Savile is a young man with a promising future who has decided to get married. However, an obstacle delays his project when a cheiromantist confesses that he sees a murder in his future. From that moment, Lord Arthur decides to take the reins of his destiny in order to get married as soon
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Advantages of Plastic Money
The use of plastic money has increased significantly lately due to three main advantages.
Ease of Use
First, cardholders do not need any special knowledge, as using debit cards is very easy. They can withdraw money from a cash machine just by keying in a password whenever they want. For instance, some people take out some cash from ATMs before going shopping.
Safety
Second, cardholders do not need to carry cash all the time, so using debit cards can be safer. As a result,
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The Metamorphosis: Gregor’s Transformation
One morning, upon waking, Gregor Samsa finds himself transformed into a monstrous beetle. Horrified, he reflects on his situation and decides to show himself to his family. Contrary to his expectations, his parents are disgusted and marginalize him in his room. His sister is the only person who agrees to feed him until the day of his death, several months after the metamorphosis. With the passing of time, the family makes the decision to remove the insect
Stinky Mog: Character Q&A and Story Analysis
Stinky Mog: Key Questions Answered
Why is the main character called Stinky Mog?
He is called Stinky Mog because he always wears dirty clothes and smells bad. This happens because his mother neglects him and doesn’t wash his clothes.
Explain what happened at home in relation to his clothes.
At home, his mother doesn’t take care of his clothes, so he has to wear the same dirty and smelly outfits every day. He also doesn’t have enough money to buy new clothes.
What happened after just a few days at
Mastering English Tenses, Verbs, and Grammar
Present Tense
Present Simple (Subject + Verb + Object)
1. Personal fact
= I like tea
2. General truth
= Australians speak English.
3. Habitual action
= I go to work Monday to Friday.
4. Public information
= The plane leaves at 14:00 from T4.
Present Continuous (Verb to be + Gerund)
1. A continuous action happening as we speak.
= I am writing on the board.
2. A fixed plan/arrangement
= I am having dinner with my friend tomorrow.
Present Perfect (Have/Has + Past Participle)
1. An action that started in the past and
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