Structures

Question 1

When does ‘Tell’ means something different? Explain and give examples.

Answer 1

Tell speaking

tell -> know recognise
can tell -> present
could tell -> past

we could tell

can you tell the difference?

tell pronoun you- many people fin it obvious

Tell me the difference betwenn persons and people.
We could tell it was going to rain because of the clouds.

Can you tell the difference between persons and people?

You can tell he is a sport player, he’s always speaking about it

Question 2

Persons, person, people, peoples

Answer 2

Person -> Singular conuntable noun. Persons -> Polite plural of person, mostly seen written. People -> plural of person, countable nound. Peoples -> plural of the other meaning of people (nation)

Question 3

Every time
vs
All the time

Answer 3

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• every time = something that happens in specific scenarios (individual experience)
• all the time = something that always happens (no matter if you are there or not

Question 4

During
vs
While

Answer 4

Same meaning

• during + noun
• while + clause or verb+ing

Question 5

Prevent
vs
Avoid

Answer 5

• prevent = to stop something from happening

- avoid = to miss something

Question 6

3 facts for ‘The’

Answer 6

1. The is used for specific things
2. Not used for general
3. Not used when it doesn’t matter which thing

Question 7

The + adjective (some examples)

Answer 7

• The greedy

- The rich get richer

Question 8

The..comparatives (some examples)

Answer 8

• The more we practice the easier it gets

- The more I do my homework the more I learn