Know cannot be followed directly by an infinitive. Instead we use the structure know how to. He knows how to operate a computer. She knows… Continue reading
Using know
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Three ways of expressing the same idea
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In many sentences you will find an agent (the person or thing who does something) and a recipient (the person or thing that something is… Continue reading
Some adverb phrases in common use
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Above all: before all other considerations Above all, be honest. After all: in spite of every fact to the contrary We should let her do… Continue reading
Special uses of would, could and might
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The modal auxiliary verbs would, could and might can be used to make questions, suggestions and requests less direct and therefore more polite. I thought… Continue reading
How to report commands and requests
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The following rules are observed when we report commands and requests. Use a reporting verb like request, order, tell, advise, beseech, threaten, beg, implore, ask,… Continue reading
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