[:es] Short-word Comparative Adjectives Incorrect: She is more tall than María. Correct: She is taller than María. Incorrect: He is more small than Paul. Correct: He is smaller than Paul. Rule: Short-word comparative adjectives take the -er form. [:en] Short-word Comparative Adjectives Incorrect: She is more tall than María. Correct: She is taller than María….
Tip of the week: Subject/Object Questions
[:es] Subject/Object Questions Who kissed Alice? María kissed Alice. We are asking about the subject. Who did Alice kiss? Alice kissed María. We are asking about the object. RULE: Subject questions do not take an auxiliary verb. [:en] Subject/Object Questions Who kissed Alice? María kissed Alice. We are asking about the subject. Who did Alice…
Tip of the week: Very/Really
[:es] Very/Really Incorrect: I felt very fantastic. Correct: I felt really fantastic. Rule: In many cases both really and very can be used but there are exceptions. Really is used to emphasise an opinion or statement. Examples: I really want to go. I really think she is beautiful. Very cannot be used in these sentences….
Tip of the week: If I was / If I were
[:es] If I was / If I were INCORRECT: If I was going to the movies. CORRECT: If I were going to the movies. Rule: Use were after I when wishing something. Examples: If I were the prime minister. If I were given the choice. [:en] If I was / If I were INCORRECT: If…