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INGLES GENERAL V

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25/11/22
Comparative and superlative:
Comparative: Stronger Superlative: Strongest
We add -er to compare 2 things We use -est to say something is the upper or lower limit of a quality
One syllable if comparative add –er if superlative add –est.
Consonant then short vowel then consonant when comparative add last consonant and –er, when superlative add last consonant
and –est.
If ends with E in comparative add –r if superlative add –st. If ends with Y in comparative change y for i and add –er and in
comparative change y for i and add –est. if two syllables can be used more before comparative and superlative or added er and est
at the end.
Three or more syllables it must be used more or most before de adjective an adjective must be left untouched.
Irregulars base “good” comparative “better” superlative “best”.

Connectors:
Emphasis: Addition:
Undoubtedly, indeed, obviously, clearly, absolutely Also, too, as well as that, moreover, furthermore
Contrast: Order:
Unlike, nevertheless, even so, whereas, even so First / Firstly, at this time, following, before, above all, finally
Genitivo Sajon: Represents possession of something for example Grandma’s house.

Quantifiers:
These expressions normally tell us how much or many of something exists. We divide quantifiers in 2; countable and uncountable.
Now we’re going to see how each works.

Countable: Uncountable:
Qualifiers with countable nouns Qualifiers with uncountable nouns

Modal Verbs: Could


Can: Past ability / Past permission / Probability (40%) / Request
Ability / Permission / Probability Must Will
Might Prohibition / Deduction (100%) Should Prediction / Spontaneous
May
Probability (35% or less) Probability (50%) / Permission Advice decision

Conditionals:
We use them to say when one thing depends on something. They are also known as “if clauses”. We have 4 types of conditionals.
Zero Conditionals:
- We use them to express facts that are normally true or scientific facts. It also has the same result.
“If you stand on the rain, you will get wet”, Present simple + Present simple.
First Conditional:
- Now we use this when talking about a possible situation in the future:
“If you leave the house open, someone will rob you”, Present simple + will / won’t + verb.
Second Conditional:
- If we use a second conditional, we are normally talking about a hypothetical situation which is not that probable.
“If I won the lottery, I would invest it”, Past simple + would + verb.
Third Conditional:
- We normally talk about what could’ve been or past situations with a different result.
“If I had studied, I would have passed the exam.”, Past perfect + would have + past participle.
Wish:
We use this word when talking about a desire for a certain thing. It doesn’t necessarily mean a physical product. There’s 4 ways we
use this.
Wish + were, I wish I were rich Wish + would, I wish you would stop picking on other people.
Wish + had + pp Verb, I wish I had studied harder in high school Wish + to verb, I wish to speak to the principal.
Gerunds and infinitives.
A gerund is a verb in “-ing” form that is used as a noun. It becomes the subject or object of a sentence.
Examples: I enjoy baking on the weekend. (The gerund, “baking,” is the object.)
Studying is important. (“Studying” is the subject.)
We discussed not attending the concert. (Negative form = “not”+ gerund) Below is a list of verbs that are commonly followed by
Gerunds
Enjoy, quit, discuss, think/talk about, mind, suggest, finish, stop, recommend, and put off.
An infinitive is made up of “to + verb” and is also used as a subject or object in a sentence, though much less commonly as a
subject.
Examples: We all want to watch a movie this weekend. (The infinitive, “to watch,” is the object.)

To write her novel in peace and quiet was all she wanted. (The infinitive, “to write,” is the subject.)

Here is a list of verbs that are commonly followed by infinitives:


Offer, promise, hope, decide, prepare, wish, intend, learn, tend, wish.

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