Standard expressions and confusing words
There are certain typical combinations of words in English. For example, we say ‘Please give a warm welcome to Mr. James, our next speaker. We don’t say ‘a warm hello’ or ‘a hot welcome’!
English Grammer
Linking Words
When writing and speaking, it is useful to use words which connect one idea to another to help the reader or listener to follow along. There are different categories of linking words which serve specific purposes.
Gerunds versus Infinitives
Frequently, the main verb in a sentence is followed by another verb which is either an infinitive with ‘to’ (ex. hope to do) or a gerund (ex. avoid doing). The main verb determines which form is used.
Nouns/Verbs/Adjectives + Prepositions
In English, there are many nouns, verbs and adjectives that are followed by one specific proposition. For the case of verbs + preposition, this is different from phrasal verbs where a verb can be followed by a number of different prepositions or adverbs which may change the original meaning of the verb.
English Grammar – Conditionals
We can divide conditionals into 3 categories as they each have their own particular structure and use. Conditional sentences generally have two parts: the condition or ‘if-clause’ and the ‘result’ clause.
English Grammar – Phrasal Verbs
On the TOEIC Grammar, you are likely to see questions in Part 5 that test your knowledge of Phrasal verbs which are commonly used.
English grammar : Passive versus Active + Causative verbs
We often use the passive to describe a process or emphasize the action rather than who is doing the action. Some of the Grammar questions will test your knowledge on the structure and use of the passive form.
English Grammar – Modal Verbs
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that express ideas likeability, permission, possibility, and necessity. Many modal verbs have more than one meaning.
English grammar – Standard Expressions and Confusing Words
There are certain typical combinations of words in English. For example, we say ‘Please give a warm welcome to Mr. James, our next speaker. We don’t say ‘a warm hello’ or ‘a hot welcome’!
English Grammar – Present Tenses
Here are two present tenses in English (the Present Simple and the Present Continuous – also known as the Present Progressive) with different structures and uses.
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