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Use of comparative adjectives Use 1 We use comparative adjectives to compare 2 or more things, people or places.We use "than" after the comparative adjective to say what we are comparing something with. Example:The cat is smaller than the dog. Use 2 We also use comparative adjectives to compare 1 thing, person or place at different times.We use "than" after the … [Read more...] about Comparative adjectives

"would" is a modal verb. Pronunciation: /wʊd/ In this lesson, you will learn the form of would. You will also learn the many different uses and meanings: Form Affirmative form Full formContracted formI would likeI'd likeyou would likeyou'd likehe would likehe'd likeshe would likeshe'd likeit would likeit'd likewe would likewe'd likeyou would likeyou'd likethey … [Read more...] about Modal verb WOULD – Form, use and meaning

Pronunciation of busy:         /ˈbɪz.i/ "busy" is an English adjective. An adjective modifies a noun. An adjective gives us more information about a noun. We use "busy" to describe 3 different types of noun: 1) A person.2) A period of time.3) A place. In this lesson, we will look at each one in detail with example sentences. "busy" to describe … [Read more...] about 3 ways to use the word BUSY

Affect vs effect ? English students and even native English speakers confuse these 2 words. This is often due to the similar spelling and pronunciation. Let's look at what these words mean and how to use them correctly. affect Pronunciation: /əˈfekt/ (to listen to the pronunciation, watch the video at the bottom of this post) affect is usually a … [Read more...] about The difference between AFFECT and EFFECT

An idiom is an expression with a meaning that is different to the literal meaning of its words. An idiom's real meaning is therefore different to its literal meaning. In this lesson, you will learn 5 English expressions / idioms about feeling sad. to be "down in the dumps" Meaning:to be sad and upset about something.to be depressed. Examples:Why are you down in … [Read more...] about Idioms and expressions about feeling sad