Category Archives: TOEIC

TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 6 Adverbs

Posted on May 14, 2016 by mhardy3222

The answer to How? Why? Where? & When? is an ADVERB. Adverbs add information about verbs. Adverbs also add information about adjectives and adverbs. Some of the following adverbs are rarely used. I have marked * those that are more commonly … Continue reading →

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A Song with Noun Clauses

Posted on April 24, 2016 by mhardy3222

I have found the perfect song to help you remember Noun Clauses. First, if you are not sure what a Noun Clause is, check my earlier posts Noun Clauses #1, #2, & #3. Next, have a look at the following song lyrics. … Continue reading →

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Noun Clauses #3

Posted on April 10, 2016 by mhardy3222

First, read Noun Clauses #1 and Noun Clauses #2. Today, I will continue giving examples of Noun Clauses and explain more structure. We are going to  look at a song called  Someone Like You  by ADELE. It is full of … Continue reading →

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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 2

Posted on March 27, 2016 by mhardy3222

First, read TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1 Finished? Did you follow my advice? Good, because now I will continue with my list of words from the TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words. Today, I am presenting some of the NOUNS … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Sentence: #3 Complex Sentences

Posted on February 6, 2016 by mhardy3222

* First, read How to Write a Sentence #1 & How to Write a Sentence #2. Quick revision A sentence must include: 1) a subject 2) a finite verb (a verb with tense) 3) meaning (a complete idea) The following clause … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Sentence: #2

Posted on January 26, 2016 by mhardy3222

First, you should read How to Write a Sentence: #1 There are three types of sentences in English: SIMPLE, COMPOUND, & COMPLEX. All sentences must contain a subject, a verb with tense, and they must have meaning. You need to … Continue reading →

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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 5 Adjectives

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mhardy3222

First, read TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1 Today, I’m presenting the Adjectives from the above list. Some of the adjectives are …ed & …ing adjectives which are formed from verbs. This means that you need to work out … Continue reading →

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The 12 English Tenses – A brief summary

Posted on October 17, 2015 by mhardy3222

The 12 English Tenses – A brief summary If you are able to read this, then you have already learnt the most difficult of the twelve English Tenses: Present Simple. Congratulations! It gets easier from now on. Really. How can … Continue reading →

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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 4 Transitive Verbs

Posted on September 27, 2015 by mhardy3222

First, read TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1 Today, I’m presenting the Transitive Verbs from the above list. ♦ Transitive verbs must be followed directly by an object (a noun or pronoun). We need to allocate funds for advertising. … Continue reading →

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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 3

Posted on August 22, 2015 by mhardy3222

First, read TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1 and 2 Today, I am presenting some of the VERBS + preposition from the TOEIC 600 Essential Words list. I know it’s not easy to study and remember all these words so I’m … Continue reading →

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