Category Archives: TOEIC

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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Causative verbs

Posted on August 2, 2015 by mhardy3222

English sentences do not always follow a regular pattern (subject + verb + object)  – just like your language! Sometimes the subject does nothing, but causes an action that someone else does. So, logically we call the verbs which cause … Continue reading →

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TOEIC Test – 600 Essential Words: Part 1

Posted on July 4, 2015 by mhardy3222

If you want to do well in a TOEIC Course, you need to know the list of 600 Essential Words For The TOEIC Test.  I know that sounds like a lot to learn, but you will manage if you study a small … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Sentence: #1

Posted on April 4, 2015 by mhardy3222

 What is a sentence? There are three necessary parts to a sentence: SUBJECT (noun or pronoun) & VERB (finite) & the sentence must also have MEANING. SUBJECT: There are several ways to make a subject, but for now, let’s look at the following: … Continue reading →

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Noun Clauses #1

Posted on March 15, 2015 by mhardy3222

      The English language is full of Noun Clauses. A Noun Clause is made up of a group of words with a Noun and a Verb. A Noun is the name of a person, animal, place, thing, (or state;  for example: happiness, excitement). … Continue reading →

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A Song containing Relative Clauses – by Shakira: #3

Posted on August 22, 2014 by mhardy3222
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Defining Relative Clauses: #6

Posted on August 17, 2014 by mhardy3222

For Grammar Rules about Defining Relative Clauses see my post  September 22, 2013.                                                                                                                         RIHANNA  sings a song with Eminem called ‘Monster’. There are  Defining Relative Clauses in the chorus. Have a look: Chorus 1. I’m friends with the monster that’s … Continue reading →

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Continuing: The World Cup and Prepositions

Posted on July 12, 2014 by mhardy3222

Today I’m continuing the post about Prepositions, which I started on June 29, 2014.  (The World Cup and Prepositions) In that post, I explained the following: PREPOSITIONS show the CONNECTion between  NOUNS / PRONOUNS. PREPOSITIONS ARE FOLLOWED BY NOUNS Now, let’s look at another rule … Continue reading →

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