Look at these sentences: James Bond drives an Aston Martin. Bond is chasing the killer! 007 kissed the beautiful Russian agent. In each one the subject has been highlighted. The subject is the main theme of the sentence; it is what the sentence is all about. It is, if you […]
Continue ReadingSticky Fingers – is a noun countable or non-countable?
Sticky Fingers is a simple way to demonstrate to your class whether a noun is countable or non-countable. The idea here is that you begin by telling your class whether a noun is countable or non-countable. Then you have a visual sign for this along with telling them. Then you […]
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We can group verbs in different ways. One method is to divide them into Stative Verbs and Dynamic Verbs. Briefly, verbs which refer to a static or unchanging state or condition are called stative and verbs which talk about a moving or changeable condition are known as dynamic (or sometimes […]
Continue ReadingSplit Infinitives in English Grammar
Split Infinitives are a construction in English when the infinitive of a verb is cut in half by another word. For example: Infinitive: to see Split Infinitive: to barely see The infinitive is most often split by an adverb or adverbial phrase. I attempted to carefully remove the plug. She […]
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Speak an Adverb is a way to have your students practice different kinds of intonation and language register in English and also to help them become aware of the importance they play in speaking. A short amount of preparation is enough for different versions of the game and with right […]
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