What are Auxiliary Verbs? Well, they are used with other verbs to show their mood, tense, aspect, emphasis, voice, etc.
Auxiliary Verbs are also called helping verbs. The following are considered auxiliary verbs: Verbs to Be, Verbs to have, Do and all Modal Verbs. All of them can also be main verbs except for the modals.
Than I or than me? So far, this has been the most interesting yet mind boggling topic I have ever encountered in my experience as an English tutor.
I found out that it's not just the pronoun following than that makes this topic debatable, but also than itself!
Well, than can be a conjunction or a preposition. The problem is to what part of speech does than which is being used with comparative degrees of adjectives belong?
She is taller than I.
She is taller than me.
If we classify than here as a conjunction, then sentence number one is correct. We have learned that conjunctions connect parallel terms. Since she is a subject pronoun, I, instead of me, should be used.
But, if than here is considered a preposition, then me is correct. Prepositions are followed by object pronouns, not subject.
I read an article before (I just could not remember the title and the author) that says than in this case is considered by most grammarians as a conjunction, therefore, than I is said to be correct.
Now, how are we going to really determine which of the two terms is correct.
She is taller than I (am).
She is taller than me.
Let's try to twist the sentence. Perhaps this will help.
I am shorter than she (is).
Me is shorter than she (is).
Upon reading the reversed sentences, it comes out that only the first one is correct.
Now, there are also other authors that say both than I and than me are correct. They are interchangeable.
Well, let's see if they really are. Try to study the following examples.
He loves the dog more than I.
He loves the dog more than me.
Are the two sentences the same? Let us try to dig what does each sentence mean.
Sentence #1: He and I both love the dog, but his love is bigger than my love. He loves the dog more than I do. (do here can be omitted)
Sentence #2: He loves the dog and me, but his love for the dog is bigger than his love for me.
There you go! Than I and than me are not the same. They are not interchangeable, either.
I do hope this article helps you. If you have suggestions, corrections, additions or comments, please feel free to let me know. There's a space below provided just for you.
When we want to express what we think will happen in the future, both will and going to can be used.
However, we use going to if the situation in the present time makes it clear what will happen in the near future. Will, on the other hand, is used when we are not sure.
Study these sentences.
It's hot! I think it will rain tonight.
A hot temperature is not a clear sign that rain is coming, though it is still a possibility that rain may come.
Look, the sky turns dark! It's going to rain.
We use going to in this situation since there's a clear sign that rain is coming.
Will and going to are also used to express your future plans, but they are used in different ways.
Will is used to express a future plan that is made at the time of speaking or present time.
The phone is ringing. I will answer it.
On the other hand, going to is used to express a plan in the future that is made earlier or before the time of speaking.
I'm going to buy a new car when I get there.
If you have comments, suggestions, additions or corrections, feel free to share them with me. There's a space below provided just for you.
One of the Korean students whom I tutor asked me last night which of the two terms is correct.
I answered her that both are correct, but that depends on how you use them.
You and I is only used as a subject while you and me serves as the object. You and I and You and Me are not interchangeable.
You and I are asked to report to the school principal tomorrow morning. ( not You and me...)
The boss gave you and me another task to finish by next week. (not you and I...)
Me is the object pronoun of I, while You still has you as its object.
I hope this simple explanation also makes it clear for you. Anyway, if you have a different point of view regarding this topic, please feel free to write it down. There's a space below prepared just for you.
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This song, "Another Six Days Work is
Done, is another reminder for us that God has given us one day of rest each
week. Exodus 20:9 tells us that in the first six days of the week we have to
labor and work, but on the seventh day, we have to rest. Why? God blessed the
seventh day and hallowed it. He created the world for six days, and on the
seventh day, which is the Sabbath, he rested.
Isn't it wonderful to rest for one day
each week and just have an undivided time with the Lord our Creator?
I hope you like this simple video with the
lyrics and accompaniment of "Another Six Days Work is Done," which is
composed by a Baptist pastor, Joseph Stennett.
"A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My Lord," also known with its other
title "He Hideth My Soul," is just one of the many wonderful songs of
praise and worship written by Fanny J. Crosby. Though being blind since she was
six weeks old, Fanny J. Crosby expressed her love to God and God's love for her
through songs.
"A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My
Lord" or "He Hideth My Soul," is one of the songs in the SDA
Church Hymnal (Hymn #520) and the SDA Church Hymnal Philippine Edition (Hymn
#347). This song is also sung by other Christian denominations.
Now you can have a better form of worship
even at your homes through this simplevideo of "A Wonderful Savior is
Jesus My Lord" with its lyrics and accompaniment.
"All Hail the Power of Jesus'
Name" is composed by Edward Perronet sometime in 1779. This wonderful song
is sung by many Christian denominations worldwide.
"All Hail the Power of Jesus'
Name" can be found in SDA Church Hymnal hymn # 229 and #127 in SDA Church
Hymnal (Philippine Edition).
Here is the song "Abide with
Me," which was written by Henry F. Lyte in 1847. In this slide you can see
the lyrics with the accompaniment. I hope you like it. I just don't know if it
could be downloaded, but I hope you like it.
"Abide with Me" is a song suited
for EVENING WORSHIP. This song will once more remind us of God's great love for
us. He is always there to abide with us.
When are we not to going to use any articles? There are so called rules that could help us with this. But before going any further, may I remind you of this, "In every rule, there is an exception."
1. Do not use an article before general nouns.
Criminals are thrown to jail.
The nouns criminals and jail here both refer to general ideas. Compare this with the next sentence.
The criminals caught last night were thrown to a jail in Manila.
2. Do not use an article before proper nouns.
Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
I prefer Sony when it comes to appliances.
Sarah likes Nescafe.
Filipinos are known to be hospitable.
The most common surname in Korea is Lee.
But there are also proper nouns that need articles, especially the. Click hereto learn more of them.
3. Do not use an article before names of months and days.
I will buy a new car in June.
Sunday is the first day of the week.
4. Do not use an article before names of sports.
I love playing basketball.
Table tennis is my favorite sport.
5. Do not use an article before names of diseases.
My friend has been suffering from malaria.
Prostate cancer is common to men nowadays.
But we can use articles before names of diseases that are not really serious.
She has a cold.
My baby has a cough.
6. Do not use an article before names of meals.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Come, dinner is ready.
but say,
The breakfast we had yesterday was really delicious.
7. Do not use an article before uncountable nouns.
Sugar is not at all bad for your health.
We really do not need an article before an uncountable noun. Another thing is, sugar here is considered a general noun (Rule # 1). But we can say,
Please get the sugar on the table.
(specific sugar)
Another example
I really like milk, but the milk you gave me tastes bad.
8. Do not use an article before a noun followed by a number or a letter.
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Well, I guess that makes him that active in bed. Proper lifestyle really produces good benefits.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Hymnal Index of Titles of Songs with their lyrics and accompaniments. May this become of great help to all of you, especially to my fellow Adventist Christians.
The is considered the definite article. Meaning to say, it is only used before specific or definite nouns. But other than that, it also has special uses.
In this blog, you will learn the correct usage of the article the.
1. The is used before a noun that is mentioned for the second time. A noun being mentioned for the first time is generally considered indefinite or unspecified. Therefore, the should not be used before it.
I have a cat. It has brown eyes. ... The cat likes to sleep on my bed.
Do you love numbers? How about guessing games? Well, if you do, I'm sure you will like this simple yet tricky game that I want to share.
Anyway, this guessing game involving numbers best suits the teachers. This can be done in class when the students seem bored or tired. I used this simple, exciting yet mind boggling trick to my Korean students before. But anybody can also enjoy this.
Adverbs only describe or modify verbs that show actions. There are five commonly considered Kinds of Adverbs.
1.Adverbs of Manner- these adverbs tell us how an action is done in the sentence.
My boss shouted angrilyat the lazy workers.
The adverb angrily is an Adverb of Manner because it tells us how or in what manner the boss shouted at his lazy workers.
Other examples of Adverbs of Manner: hungrily, fast, well, quietly, loudly
Note: Most words that end in -ly are Adverbs of Manner. However, words like lonely, friendly and deadly are adjectives.
2. Adverbs of Time- tell us when an action in the sentence is done.
Sheila and Ruth submitted their Science projects yesterday.
Yesterday in this sentence is an Adverb of Time because it tells us when Sheila and Ruth, submitted their projects. But, Adverbs of Time can also modify an adjective.
My father was ecstatic yesterday.
Here, the adverb yesterday tells us when my father was ecstatic, which is an adjective.
Other examples of Adverbs of Time: soon, tomorrow, tonight, next week, now
3. Adverbs of Place- tell us where an action happened.
Please put my bag here.
The word here in this sentence tells us where the subject wants the bag to be placed. Therefore, it is an Adverb of Place.
Adverbs of Place can also be used to modify adjectives. Study the sentence below.
James is happy here. He doesn't want to leave.
Other examples of Adverbs of Place: there, inside, outside, upstairs
4. Adverbs of Degree- tell us the degree or to what extent an action happens.
She hardly passed the test.
The adverb hardly in this sentence shows to what extent did she pass the test.
Note: Adverbs of Degree are also used to modify:
Adjectives
My girlfriend is very beautiful.
The weather is really hot.
and other Adverbs
She drives extremely fast.
Doug left the building very quickly.
Other examples of Adverbs of Degree: too, just, completely
5. Adverbs of Frequency- tell us how often an action takes place.
She always wears a necklace.
Always is an Adverb of Frequency because it answers the question-How often does she wear a necklace? Adverbs of Frequency also modify adjectives.
Jenna is never tired of supporting her parents.
Other examples of Adverbs of Frequency: seldom, often, never, sometimes
Adverbs can also come in forms of phrases and clauses. They are called Adverbial Phrases and Adverbial Clauses.
Note: Adverbs,just like adjectives, also have comparative and superlative degrees.
What are the functions of adverbs? Well, an adverb has three main functions in a sentence. Its main use is to modify a verb, but it can also modify an adjective and an adverb.
An adverb modifying a verb
The dog barks loudly.
An adverb modifying an adjective
Tess has a verycute puppy.
An adverb modifying another adverb
My classmates dance reallywell.
Adverbs only describe verbs that show actions. They answer the questions how, when, where, to what extent and how often an action is done. To know more about the Kinds of Adverbs, click here.
If you could see what I was once If you could
go with me Back to where I started from Then I know you would see A miracle of love that put me in its sweet
embrace and made me what I am today just an old sinner saved by grace I’m just a sinner saved by grace When I stood
condemned to death He took my place Now I grow and breathe in freedom With each
breath of life I take loved and forgiven backed with a livin’ Im just a sinner
saved by grace How could I boast on anything Ive ever seen or
done how could I dare to claim as mine the victories God has won Where would I be had God not brought me gently
to this place Im here to say Im nothing but a sinner saved by grace I’m just a sinner Saved by grace when I stood
condemned to death He took my place Now I grow and breathe in freedom With each
breath of life I take loved and forgiven backed with a livin’ Im just a sinner
saved by grace Now I grow and breathe in freedom With each
breath of life I take loved and forgiven backed with a livin’ Im just a sinner
saved by grace Saved by grace.
