Irregular verbs
When we form the past perfect or the passive, we need the past participle of the verb:"I haven't had breakfast yet."
View ArticleThe future: present simple
The present simple can have a future meaning when we talk about timetables (for buses, trains or planes) or schedules (for concerts, films or theatre): "Our plane arrives in half an hour."
View ArticleWill future
We use the will future when we decide to do something in the future at the time of speaking: "I'll open the wndow."
View ArticleThe future: present continuous and "going to"
We use the present continuous to talk about things we have already arranged to do: "I'm going to a concert on Friday night."
View ArticleModal verbs: can and could
Can and could are modal verbs and are both used to talk about ability: "I could walk for miles when I was younger, but I can't these days."
View ArticleShort forms: I'd, I'm, I've, etc.
When we speak English, we use contractions, or short forms (I've, he's, we'd, etc.). They're also common in e-mails and letters to friends and colleagues you know well.
View ArticleModal verbs: will and would
Would is used to imagine a situation or action: "I'd buy that, but I don't have enough money." Find out more about would in this Basics exercise.
View ArticleShall
The most common way we use shall is in offers and suggestions. Shall we take a look at how "shall" is used in English?
View ArticleShould
When should you use should and when shouldn't you use should? Find out in the latest exercise in our Basics series.
View ArticleMay and might
Do you know when and how to use may? And what about might? Try the latest exercise in our Basics series — you might know more than you think!
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