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English Grammar and Conjugation Tips

for TOEIC
1. Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
- Present Simple: Used for habits, facts, or general truths.
Example: I work every day.
- Present Continuous: Used for actions happening right now.
Example: I am working right now.

2. Past Simple vs. Present Perfect


- Past Simple: For actions completed in the past with a specific time.
Example: I visited Paris last year.
- Present Perfect: For actions with relevance to the present or without mentioning when.
Example: I have visited Paris.

3. Future Forms
- Will: Used for decisions made at the moment of speaking or predictions.
Example: I will help you.
- Going to: Used for plans or intentions already decided, or predictions based on evidence.
Example: I am going to visit my friend tomorrow.

4. Articles (a, an, the)


- A/An: Used to talk about something in general or to introduce a new noun.
Example: I have a car.
- The: Used to talk about something specific or already mentioned.
Example: The car I bought is red.

5. Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns


- Countable nouns: Nouns you can count. Use 'a' or a number with them.
Example: I have two apples.
- Uncountable nouns: Nouns you cannot count, like water, rice, etc.
Example: I need some water.
6. Comparatives and Superlatives
- Comparative: To compare two things, use '-er' or 'more'.
Example: She is taller than him.
- Superlative: To say something is the most important.
Example: He is the smartest in the class.

7. Prepositions
- In: Used for closed places or periods (months, years).
Example: In the room, In 2023.
- On: Used for days or surfaces.
Example: On Monday, On the table.
- At: Used for times and specific places.
Example: At 5 PM, At the station.

8. Modal Verbs (can, could, might, must, should)


- Can/Could: To express ability or permission.
Example: I can swim.
- Should: To give advice.
Example: You should study for the exam.
- Must: To talk about strong obligations.
Example: You must wear a seatbelt.

9. Conditional Sentences
- First Conditional: For real or possible situations in the future.
Example: If it rains, I will stay home.
- Second Conditional: For imaginary or unreal situations.
Example: If I had money, I would travel the world.

10. Passive Voice


- Used when the action is more important than the doer.
Example: The cake was baked by my mother.
- Form: be + past participle.
Example: The letter is written.

11. Relative Clauses (who, which, that)


- Used to add more information about a noun.
Example: The person who helped me was kind.
12. Despite / In spite of
- Used to mean 'malgré', followed by a noun or a verb in -ing.
Example: Despite the rain, we went for a walk.

13. Gerunds and Infinitives (V-ing / to + Verb)


- Gerund (V-ing): Used after certain verbs and prepositions.
Example: I enjoy swimming.
- Infinitive (to + verb): Used after certain verbs to express intention.
Example: I want to swim.

14. There is / There are


- Used to talk about the existence or presence of something.
Example: There is a book on the table.
- Example: There are many people in the park.

15. Word Order in Questions


- Tip: To form a question, place the auxiliary verb (or 'do/does') before the subject.
Example: Do you like pizza?
- Example: Is she coming to the party?

16. Some / Any


- Some: Used in affirmative sentences.
Example: I have some friends.
- Any: Used in questions or negative sentences.
Example: Do you have any questions?

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