Extreme adjectives / comparatives
Superior versions of other adjectives.
What are extreme adjectives?
Those are the 4 common ways to talk about the future.
What do "will", present continuous, present simple and "be going to"have in common?
The impulse you need to do something. It can be internal or external.
What's motivation?
You use "to" followed by the base form of the verb.
How do you form the infinitive?
You use that word to indicate the condition (clause).
What's the use for the word "if"?
The opposite of "very clean"
What's the meaning of filthy?
You can use it to talk about promises, offers or instant decisions.
What are some of the uses for will?
When you have somebody do something, even if it is something they don't want to do.
What's the meaning of "push somebody"?
You can use it after certain verbs that express preferences or continuity, such as enjoy, prefer, stop or keep.
When do you use the gerund?
You can use "unless" or "when", among others.
Which words can replace "if"?
You use -er for short adjectives (1-2 syllable) and use more for long adjectives.
How do you make a comparative?
You use it to talk about future actions that are programmed on a timetable.
How do you use simple present to talk about the future?
You tell the person how to train and improve. You give them advice for particular situations.
What do you do when you coach someone?
Some examples are plan, need, want, arrange or get.
What are some verbs that are usually followed by infinitive?
You only use when you put the condition (clause) first, and you put it before the consequence (clause).
When should you use a comma (in a conditional sentence)?
You use it to compare 1 thing against all other things in the same group or category.
How do you use the superlative?
The first is to talk about general intentions, while the other talks about plans you've already arranged with someone else.
What's the difference between "be going to" and present continuous?
It means to give motivation to someone for them to do something difficult and overcome their fears.
What does "to encourage" mean?
With no difference in meaning, you can have them after verbs such as like, love, hate or dislike.
What are some verbs that can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive (with little to no difference in meaning)?
For the former, you use "if+ s.p.+, + s.p" and for the latter you use "if+ s.p., + will".
What's the structure for zero and first conditional?
You can't use that word. You may need to use something like "absolutely" or "utterly".
Can you use the intensifier "very" for extreme adjectives?
Those are the negative forms for each of the ways to talk about the future.
What are "won't", "(be not) going to", "(be not) + -ing and "don't/doesn't?
To not do some activity any longer.
What's the meaning of "to give up"?
Forget, remember, try, remind, among others.
Which verbs can be followed by both infinitive and gerund, but may have different meanings?
Zero if for known facts and common sense consequences. First is for specific scenarios with real and possible consequences.
What are the uses for first and zero conditionals?