Grammar

May have, May have been

'May have' and 'May have been' indicate possibility  He may have left by now. You may have forgotten your dairy on…

Grammar

May, Might to ask question, take permission or make request

May/ Might is used to ask question, take permission or make requests. Likewise we use 'may / might' to answer questions. May…

Grammar

As though, Though, Although, Good at, Bad at,

As though She behaved as though she didn't recognize me. You look as though you are very ill. It looks as…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…