Mastering English Grammar: Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbs
Singular and Plural Nouns
To make nouns plural, we normally add -s to the noun.
- dog – dogs
- table – tables
If the noun ends in -sh, -ch, -ss, -x, or some words in -o, we add -es.
- brush – brushes
- watch – watches
- dress – dresses
- box – boxes
- tomato – tomatoes
-Y Ending:
If there is a vowel before -y, the -y never disappears, and we add -s:
- boy / boys
If there is a consonant before -y, the -y changes into -i, and we add -es:
- lady / ladies
-F or -FE Ending:
We change f or fe to v + es.
- shelf – shelves
- knife – knives
Irregular
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Vocabulary Exercises
3 – Vocabulary in Context
This book completely changed my outlook on life.
I’m going to attempt to repair the computer before I buy a new one.
His happiness was so overwhelming that he couldn’t speak for a moment.
The difference between these two colors is not subtle.
I will always remember my heritage and traditions.
4 – Phrasal Verbs
Meeting the new Italian student will give you a chance to show off your language skills.
Maybe we’ll lose sight of Amo at the school sports day.
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Understanding the Past Simple Tense
Regular Verbs in Past Simple
We use the infinitive and add the ending -ed.
- For verbs that end in an e, we only add -d.
- change → changed
- believe → believed
- decide → decided
- If the verb ends in a short vowel and a consonant (except y or w), we double the final consonant.
- stop → stopped
- commit → committed
- With verbs that end in a consonant and a y, the y is changed to an i. Then, add -ed.
- study → studied
- try → tried
Sentence Structure in Past Simple
1. Affirmative
Read MoreThe Moonstone: Characters, Plot, and Questions
Characters
Rachel Verinder: A young woman in love with Franklin Blake.
Franklin Blake: Rachel’s cousin, a cheerful young man in love with her.
Godfrey Ablewhite: Rachel’s other cousin, who competes for her attention and who has a secret side to his life.
Rosanna Spearman: A servant in the Verinder home, also in love with Franklin Blake.
Gabriel Betteredge: The Verinders’ devoted servant.
Sergeant Cuff: The detective who investigates the theft of the Moonstone.
Mr. Bruff: The Verinder family lawyer.
English Learning: Travel, Grammar, and Photo Descriptions
Letter to Emily
Dear Emily,
Thank you for your email! I’m excited about spending the summer with you and greatly appreciate your hospitality.
My flight will be arriving at Newark Airport on September 10th at 3:00 p.m. The flight number is LA456. After collecting my luggage, I’ll be exiting through the B arrivals gate. My cell phone number is +569 35414493, in case you need to reach me that day.
To answer your other questions, I will be returning to Peru on October 1st. I’m allergic to nuts, so I can’
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English Grammar Essentials
Vocabulary
t.6 Mistreats: maltreatar, tame: domar, endangered species: especies en perill d’extincio, extinct: extinguirse, cages: gabia, wildlife: vida salvatge, laboratories: laboratoris, researches: investigacions, experiment: experiment, human guinea pigs: conillets d’india, species breed: especies reproduint-se, ethical: etic, hunt: caza.
Active and Passive Voice
Active: Many tourists visit Big Ben. -> Passive: Big Ben is visited by many tourists.
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