English Grammar: Tenses, Gerunds, and Infinitives

Posted by on Mar 24, 2025 in Civil Engineering, Civil Constructions | 0 comments

Whatever, Whoever, However, Wherever

Whatever: anything, whichever: anything, from a limited number, whoever: any person, however: in any way, wherever: any place.

Have Something Done

Examples:

  • I had my car repaired.
  • I’m going to have my hair cut tomorrow.
  • I had my photo taken on London Bridge.

Narrative Tenses

Past Simple

Used to talk about consecutive actions or situations in the past (for the main events in a story).

Past Continuous

Used to describe a longer continuous past action that was in progress when

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Mastering English: Idioms, Phrases, and Grammar

Posted by on Jan 30, 2025 in Civil Engineering, Civil Constructions | 0 comments

Common English Idioms and Their Meanings

Thrown in at the Deep End

Meaning: Facing a new and difficult situation, often in a new job.

See Eye to Eye

Meaning: To agree with someone (often used in the negative to indicate disagreement).

Got into Hot Water

Meaning: To get into trouble.

Put My Foot in It

Meaning: To make a mistake, to embarrass oneself.

Get on Like a House on Fire

Meaning: To get along very well with someone.

Be Like a Fish Out of Water

Meaning: To feel uncomfortable in a situation.

To Be a Real

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