Mastering English Grammar: Infinitives, Gerunds, Comparisons

Infinitives and Gerunds: A Comprehensive Guide

A. Infinitive with “to”

Uses:

  1. To express purpose: Example: I went out to get some fresh air.
  2. After some adjectives: Example: It’s not easy to find work these days.
  3. After “to be” to give orders or express arrangements: Example: You’re to stay here until I get back.
  4. After “would hate/like/love/prefer”: Example: Would you like me to do it now?
  5. After certain verbs: Verbs: agree, appear, arrange, ask, attempt, choose, decide, demand, deserve, expect, help, hesitate,
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Jordi Sierra i Fabra: “The Memory of Loved Lost” Analysis

Jordi Sierra i Fabra: “The Memory of Loved Lost”

Jordi Sierra i Fabra: “The Memory of Loved Lost.” Editorial SM.

Sierra i Fabra, Jordi (1947), Spanish writer, rock historian, and author of children’s literature. Born in Barcelona, he studied Surveying, a profession he began to practice during the day while writing at night and contributing to Big Music Radio Madrid. Starting in 1970, he led the seminar Disco Express. In 1972, he published History of Pop Music, and in 1982, the six-volume dictionary

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The Grapes of Wrath Character Profiles

Characters from The Grapes of Wrath

  • Tom Joad: Protagonist of the story. The Joad family’s second son, named after his father. Later, Tom takes leadership of the family despite his youth.
  • Ma Joad: The matriarch. Practical and warm-spirited, she strives to hold the family together. Her given name is never revealed; it is suggested her maiden name was Hazlett.
  • Pa Joad: The patriarch, also named Tom, aged 50. A hardworking sharecropper and family man. Pa becomes broken upon losing his livelihood and the
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Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises for English Learners

Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises

A) Error Correction

  1. The store explained that it has a strict return policy.
  2. The reason that the stock disappearance was never explained.
  3. It’s not worth wasting time on this assignment.
  4. I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun traveling around Africa.
  5. It’s not enough to do the bare minimum.
  6. There’s no point in worrying about what could happen.
  7. The workers aren’t interested in doing overtime.
  8. In my opinion, gas-powered cars aren’t due to exist in 50 years.
  9. That company
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Discover Alcalá and Benidorm: Spanish Cities for Tourists

Discover Alcalá and Benidorm

Alcalá is located in the center of Spain. It is famous for its history and the many activities available for tourists and locals alike.

Benidorm: A Peaceful Coastal City

Benidorm is one of the most impressive and peaceful places in Spain, boasting beautiful streets. Here, you can enjoy diving, surfing, fishing, and many other activities. Additionally, you can visit various museums, parks, churches, and other interesting landmarks. Cervantes Square is a popular spot, well-

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Sentence Transformations: Practice and Examples

1. The inventor was worried because his invention didn’t work.

If his invention had worked, the inventor wouldn’t have been worried.

2. I fell asleep because the film was boring.

It was such a boring film that I fell asleep.

3. ‘Are you coming to my office tomorrow?’ Tom said to his partner.

Tom asked his partner if he was coming to his office the following day.

4. The police chief fought against the Mafia. He received death threats.

In spite of receiving death threats, the police chief fought against

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