Grammar: Infinitive vs -ing
The verb form required after verbs that look forward to future goals or decisions, such as plan, arrange, or manage.
to-infinitive
The specific word that neither must always be paired with (never use or).
nor
Under the U.S. and Canadian date format (MONTH-DAY-YEAR), the date written as "5/12/05" represents this date.
May 12, 2005
he idiom that means to finish something quickly before a deadline or time runs out
beat the clock
The verb form required after verbs referring to delaying, deferring, or processing an existing activity (e.g., postpone, delay, consider).
a gerund (-ing form)
The reason why the sentence "Jessica doesn't have neither her laptop nor her phone" is grammatically incorrect.
because it creates an incorrect double negative by using a negative auxiliary verb (doesn't) with neither... nor?
The specific U.S. documents where the international date format (DAY-MONTH-YEAR) is used instead of the standard U.S. format.
U.S. visa and immigration forms
The phrasal verb that means to postpone or delay an event or arrangement.
"put off" (or "put something off")
Correct this sentence: "They decided to postpone to send the report."
"They decided to postpone sending the report"
The rule governing verb agreement when neither... nor connects two subjects (Subject-Verb Agreement).
the Subject Proximity Rule (the verb agrees with the subject closest to it)
The type of cell phone required to make and receive calls seamlessly in all countries around the world.
a tri-band phone
The phrasal verb that means to organize, arrange, or establish something (like a meeting or equipment).
"set up" (or "set something up"
The two grammar structures highlighted in the lessons used to express future plans and fixed timetables.
the Present Continuous and "Going to"
Choose the correct verb: "Neither the manager nor the assistants (is / are) available at 13:00."
are
Unlike most of the world where you only pay to make calls, cell phone users in the U.S. usually pay for this as well.
paying to both make and receive calls
Complete the famous quote: "The best-laid plans of mice and men often _______.
go astray"
Fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms: "We managed _______ (schedule) the meeting, but they considered _______ (delay) it.
What are "to schedule" and "delaying"
Correct the errors in this sentence: "Neither the flight KE038 or KE701 don't depart at noon."
"Neither flight KE038 nor KE701 departs at noon"
How times like "17:00" and "21:15" are pronounced in English when using the 24-hour clock for timetables.
"seventeen hundred" and "twenty-one fifteen"
Paraphrase the core message of this quote: "If I have made an appointment with you, I owe you punctuality. I have no right to waste your time..."
respecting other people's time as much as your own by being punctual