Nouns and Adjectives: Types, Formation, and Usage
Nouns and Adjectives: Types and Formation
Abstract and Concrete Nouns
Abstract nouns refer to intangible concepts, ideas, or psychological states. Concrete nouns refer to physical things that can be perceived through the senses.
Individual and Collective Nouns
Individual nouns represent single elements (e.g., tree). Collective nouns represent a group of people or things, grammatically treated as singular (e.g., forest, crowd).
Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Countable nouns can be pluralized (e.g., dog/
Read MoreUnforgettable Experiences: Theme Parks, Travel, and More
Warner Park: An Unforgettable Family Adventure
When I went to Warner Park: I will never forget the time when I went to Warner Park. We had planned to go as a whole family, including my aunts, uncles, and cousins.
When we arrived, there was a huge line of people waiting to get in. But when we finally got in, my cousins and I went running to ride all the rides possible. We rode many roller coasters. It was so much fun because everyone was screaming and feeling so much excitement. After being there for
Featherstone Castle Mystery: A Teen Adventure
Robbie’s Featherstone Castle Adventure
Robbie’s mother arranged a vacation for him while she managed their move. Initially unenthusiastic, Robbie changed his mind when his mother mentioned Featherstone Castle, sparking his interest in history.
Before leaving for camp, Robbie glanced at his room with a hint of sadness. Approaching the camp, he was impressed by the castle’s imposing walls. Adam, a camp monitor, greeted him and led him to a room in one of the castle’s highest towers.
After settling in,
Read MoreTelecommuting and Modern Work Trends
Telecommuting and the Modern Workplace
A – The cartoon represents teleworking, or the concept of the home office, specifically in a bedroom. The usual bedroom items are replaced by work materials. This can also represent workaholism, as we see a couple working from bed.
B –
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- d
- a
- c
C –
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D –
The main reasons for the changes in the world of work are not only recession but also the expectations from a new generation of workers, which have changed the way we work.
Nowadays, the world of work has really changed.
Mastering English Grammar: Units 7 & 8 – Vocabulary & Usage
Unit 7
Vocabulary: Positive and Negative Descriptions
Convenient – Inconvenient (Conveniente) / Effective – Ineffective (Eficaz) / Significant – Insignificant (Significativo) / Eventful – Uneventful (Agitado) / Creative – Uncreative (Criativo) / Conventional – Unconventional (Convencional) / Imaginative – Unimaginative (Imaginativo) / Successful – Unsuccessful (Bem sucedido)
Grammar: So and Such
Use so and such with an adjective to make the adjective stronger.
so + adjective: It was so creative. / It
Read MoreEnglish Verb Tenses, Vocabulary, and Grammar
Verb Tenses: Active and Passive Voice
| Verb Tenses | Active Voice | Passive Voice |
| Present Simple | Write, writes | Am, is, are written |
| Present Continuous | Am, is, are writing | Am, is, are being written |
| Past Simple | Wrote | Was, were written |
| Past Continuous | Was, were writing | Was, were being written |
| Present Perfect Simple | Have, has written | Have, has been written |
| Present Perfect Continuous | Have, has been writing | Have, has been being written |
| Past Perfect Simple | Had written | Had been written |
| Simple Future | Will write | Will be written |
| “Going to” |