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The past perfect tense is used when you want to talk about an action that happened before another action in the ______.
The past perfect tense is used when you want to talk about an action that happened before another action in the ______.
past
The phrase 'used to' is about things you regularly did in the past but don't do ______.
The phrase 'used to' is about things you regularly did in the past but don't do ______.
anymore
A gerund is the ______ form of a verb, while an infinitive is the to form.
A gerund is the ______ form of a verb, while an infinitive is the to form.
ing
The second conditional is for things that aren’t real right now, like, 'If I won the ______, I would travel the world.'
The second conditional is for things that aren’t real right now, like, 'If I won the ______, I would travel the world.'
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Relative clauses provide extra information about something without starting a new ______.
Relative clauses provide extra information about something without starting a new ______.
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Modal verbs like should, must, or can add advice, necessity, or ______ to your sentences.
Modal verbs like should, must, or can add advice, necessity, or ______ to your sentences.
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The phrase 'I’m getting used to my new ______' talks about the process of becoming comfortable with something.
The phrase 'I’m getting used to my new ______' talks about the process of becoming comfortable with something.
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Conditionals allow you to talk about possibilities, regrets, or even ______.
Conditionals allow you to talk about possibilities, regrets, or even ______.
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Study Notes
Past Perfect Tense
- Used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past.
- Example: "By the time I arrived, they had left."
- Key feature: "had" + past participle (e.g., "had left")
Used to, Be Used To, Get Used To
- All related to habits.
- Used to: Describes past habits that no longer happen. Example: "I used to play soccer every weekend."
- Be used to: Indicates current comfort with something. Example: "I'm used to waking up early."
- Get used to: Describes the process of becoming comfortable with something. Example: "I'm getting used to my new job."
Gerunds and Infinitives
- Gerund: The -ing form of a verb. Example: "swimming".
- Infinitive: The "to" form of a verb. Example: "to swim".
- Verbs have preferences for gerunds or infinitives.
- Example: "I enjoy swimming" (uses a gerund) vs. "I want to swim" (uses an infinitive)
Conditionals
- Used to discuss possibilities, regrets, or imagination.
- Second Conditional: For unreal situations in the present. Example: "If I won the lottery, I would travel the world."
- Third Conditional: For unreal situations in the past. Example: "If I had studied, I would have passed the exam."
Relative Clauses
- Provide extra information about a noun.
- Essential relative clauses: Provide crucial information. Do not use commas. Example: "The book that I borrowed is interesting".
- Non-essential relative clauses: Provide extra information. Use commas. Example: "My teacher, who is very kind, helped me."
Modal Verbs and Passive Voice
- Modal verbs: Add advice, necessity, or prohibition. Example: "You must wear a helmet," or "You should eat more vegetables".
- Passive voice: Shifts focus from the doer to the action; usually for neutrality or formality. Example: "The room was cleaned" instead of "They cleaned the room".
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Test your knowledge on English grammar topics including the past perfect tense, the use of 'used to', gerunds, infinitives, and conditionals. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of these grammatical concepts with examples and applications.
