IELTS Letters

2 Left your file at your friend’s place

You stayed at your friend's house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia. Write a letter to your friend a) That left a file with important documents in your…

Grammar

Could have, could have been

Could have You could have phoned me earlier. I could have scored higher marks had I worked harder. You could have slipped and fallen. You could have reported the matter…

Grammar

Can, Could to make suggestions

Can we sit out in the garden. Can we have coffee after dinner. Can we order an ice cream. Could you draw the curtains. It is too bright. Could you…

Grammar

Can, Could to ask permission or make questions

Can is used in a more informal way of asking questions. Can I come in? Can I sit here? Can I get a sheet of paper? Yes, you can come…

Grammar

Can, Could, Can be, Could be

We use 'Can', 'Could', 'Can be' and 'Could be" to indicate possibility. Can You can slip with those slippers. It can rain today. She can get angry at you. Can…

Grammar

Can, Cannot, Could, Could not

Can I can play guitar. I can bake biscuits. You can swim very well. Use of CAN in the above sentences express ability in the present. I cannot write with…

Common Errors in English

Error using ‘able to’

When expressing ability, the following errors are often made while speaking. WRONG: I can able to type fast. RIGHT: I can type fast. RIGHT: I am able to type fast.…

IELTS Letters

1 A letter to the local newspaper

You normally go shopping in the area you live. However you think some of the facilities for the shoppers could be increased. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In…

English Phrases

PHRASES – at all, any more, just about, all alone

At All I don't know him at all. She doesn't like her neighbour at all. I don't remember at all. Any More I don't eat meat any more. I don't…

Grammar

Expressing Ability

Able To I am able to write French. He is able to type fast. I was able to finish the cleaning by morning. We were able to finish the test…