Verb Tenses
Tense used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to the present.
Present Perfect Continuous
This expression refers to a past habit that no longer happens.
Used to
This voice is used when the subject is unknown or unimportant.
Passive voice
This connector expresses contrast: “_ he’s rich, he’s not happy.”
Although
This quantifier means “100% of a group.”
Everyone
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past.
Simple Past
This phrase means you are still adjusting to something new.
Get Used To
In this structure, someone else does the work for you.
To Have Something Done
This connector means the same as “although” but is followed by a noun or verb in -ing.
Despite
This determiner refers to two people or things.
Both
Describes an action that will have been completed before a certain time in the future.
Future Perfect
This past modal means it was necessary, but probably didn’t happen.
Must Have
This phrase reports general beliefs. Example: "_ the Earth is round."
It Is Said That
This phrase explains purpose: “I study _ I can pass the test.”
So That
This word is used to talk about an unspecified person in a group.
Someone
Used to describe two actions: one completed before another past event.
Past Perfect
This modal form expresses preference in the past.
Would Rather Have
Change to passive: “They built the house in 1990.”
The House Was Built in 1990
Identify the clause: “He studied hard because he wanted to pass.”
Reason Clause
This word is the opposite of “anyone.”
No One
This conditional combines a past condition with a present result.
Mixed Conditional
This mood is often used in wishes or unreal situations.
Subjunctive
Transform: “People believe he is a spy.” (Passive with infinitive)
He Is Believed To Be a Spy
Connect these ideas using contrast: “He was tired. He kept working.”
Although He Was Tired, He Kept Working
Fill in the blank: “_ of the options are correct.”
All or Both