by eslMaxx | Jul 3, 2022 | conditionals, connectors, grammar |
In this blog, we’ll look at an example that demonstrates the difference between the non-past real and non-past unreal conditions. After that, we’ll put conditional sentences into a larger context by joining them as a contradiction to a true statement...
by eslMaxx | Jun 15, 2022 | conditionals, connectors, grammar |
If you find conditional sentences frustrating, you are not alone. You may not be sure which verb form to use to express exactly what you want to say. A good place to start is a comparison of three common patterns, which, unhelpfully, are commonly referred...
by eslMaxx | Jun 19, 2021 | future, grammar |
The Question It’s Saturday afternoon and it is raining. I wanted to go rollerblading earlier today, but I looked outside, saw some dark clouds forming in the sky and said to myself, It’s going to rain. So now I am writing instead. But why...
by eslMaxx | Jun 6, 2021 | future, grammar |
I’m going to write about predictions, plans and willingness. When I’m done, you’ll have a pretty good understanding of two patterns used to express future events: will and be going to. I think; therefore, it may be The first use of these patterns is to do...
by eslMaxx | Jun 3, 2021 | connectors, grammar, myth |
In my classes, I encourage students to question my explanations and look for exceptions to the rules we cover. Inevitably, someone will speak up and tell me that we can’t start a sentence with and or but, or indeed with any coordinating...
by eslMaxx | Jun 2, 2021 | connectors, grammar |
I noticed a common error during a few of my classes recently, so I decided to write about it. People make this error because there are different ways to join clauses with so and because. In each case, there is a reason (cause) and a result (effect). Sometimes the...
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