May and Might: Possibility and Tag Questions

Unit 3: May and Might

Use may or might to show a possibility in the present or future.

  • She may be at home.
  • I might start a catering business.

The negative of may is may not. The negative of might is might not.

  • They may not come to dinner.
  • We might not eat out tonight.

Tip: May and might don’t use “-s” in the third person singular. Don’t use “to” immediately after may or might; use the base form.

Tag Questions

We often use tag questions after statements when we think we know the answer to a question. They

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English-Spanish Vocabulary: Common Words and Phrases

English-Spanish Vocabulary

Puff: jadear, Snore: roncar, Yawn: bostezar, Blow: soplar, Sigh: suspirar, Splutter: escupir, Whine: lloriquear, Sob: llorar, Stammer: tartamudear, Sniff: oler, Cough: tos, Stutter: tartamudear, Sneeze: estornudar

Dazzle: brillo, Sparkle: reflejar, Shine: alumbrar, Flash: destello, Twinkle: parpadear

Drill: taladro, Pliers: alicate, Hammer: martillo, Screwdriver: destornillador, Spade: pala

Squeak: ratón, Hiss: sisear, Slam: portazo, Rattle: repiquetear, Roar: ruido, Rumble:

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Enhance Your English: Compound Adjectives & Vocabulary

Compound Adjectives

Compound Adjectives

  • Kind-hearted = generous
  • Level-headed = calm
  • Strong-willed = determined
  • Even-handed = fair
  • Single-minded = focused
  • Two-faced = dishonest

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

  • Committed = comprometido
  • Courageous = valiente
  • Determined = decidido
  • Dependable = reliable/confiable
  • Humble = humilde
  • Proud = orgulloso
  • Ambitious = ambicioso
  • Confident = seguro
  • Focused = centrado
  • Honest = honesto
  • Look up to = admirar
  • Degree = university studies
  • Career = professional life
  • Take off = to start
  • Leave out = excluir
  • Greet
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Conditional Sentences and Modal Verbs

This document explores conditional sentences and modal verbs. Here’s a breakdown:

Conditional Sentences

Conditional sentences express hypothetical situations and their consequences. Here are some examples:

  • If she came today, I would give her flowers.
  • I will make fewer mistakes if I were careful.
  • If he broke the window, he would pay for it.
  • If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam.
  • If you read the instructions, you would know what to do.
  • If I go out today, I’ll buy the newspaper.
  • If the pain
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Advantages and Disadvantages: AI, Uniforms, Phones & Social Media

Artificial Intelligence: Advantages and Disadvantages

As I see it, artificial intelligence (AI) has both advantages and disadvantages. I feel that it helps people in many ways, such as making tasks faster and improving technology in fields like medicine and education. In my view, AI is a tool that can make our lives easier if used responsibly.

Benefits of AI

  • AI can analyze large amounts of data quickly, which helps scientists make important discoveries.
  • It can assist in daily life, like using virtual
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English Vocabulary: Crimes, Comparative & Superlative

Crime Vocabulary

  • Murder: Deliberately killing someone.
  • Kidnapping: Taking somebody and demanding money for their release.
  • Burglary: Entering a building (often when no one is there) to steal money or objects.
  • Mugging: Taking something from someone by force in the street.
  • Pickpocketing: Stealing something from someone’s pocket without being noticed.
  • Arson: Illegally setting fire to a building.
  • Rape: Violently attacking a person sexually.
  • Hijacking: Using force to take control of a plane, etc.
  • Fraud: Cheating
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