Type 2 conditional sentences in English
This lesson helps you understand what a second conditional sentence in English is and how to use it correctly. What is a Type 2 conditional sentence in English? A type …
Subject complement vs Object complement
Some students get confused between the subject and the object complement, thinking they are the same thing. A complement in English is a word or words that complete the meaning …
INFINITIVES vs GERUNDS: the masterclass
In this lesson, we learn the difference between a gerund and an infinitive. What is a gerund? A gerund is a progressive (ing) form of a verb that works as …
Difference between a gerund and a participle
Before we look at the difference between a gerund and a present participle, let’s look at their definitions and understand what gerunds and participles are in English. What is a …
Use of CAN and COULD in English: can vs could differences
Many students get confused about what to use: can or could. Can and could are modal verbs (auxiliary) that support the main verb. Both can and could often confuse English …
Gerund vs Present participle: What’s the difference?
Do you, sometimes, get confused between a gerund and a present participle? Most people do. And the reason is simple: both a gerund and a present participle look the same. …
Type zero conditional sentence
This lesson helps us understand what a type zero conditional sentence is and how and when to use it correctly in English. What is a type zero conditional sentence in …
TO CALL A SPADE A SPADE
Meaning of the idiom ‘call a spade a spade’. To call a spade a spade is an idiomatic expression that means to express your feelings or speak about someone or …
Open vs opened in grammar
The door is open or opened. Which word should be used after the linking verb? Many students don’t know the difference and use it interchangeably. Open is one of the …