Master Advanced English Grammar: Complete Guide with Examples
Advanced English Grammar Complete Guide
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1. All, All of, All the - Complete Usage
General vs. Specific Reference
- General nouns: "All students" (any students worldwide)
- Specific nouns: "All the students" (particular group you know)
Correct: "All of them understand" (required with pronouns)
Incorrect: "All them understand"
English.in Tip: In conversation, native speakers often drop "of" ("all the students") but never with pronouns.
2. Although vs. Even Though vs. Though
| Transition | Formality | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Although | Most formal | "Although it's expensive..." |
| Even though | Neutral | "Even though it's expensive..." |
| Though | Most casual | "It's expensive. I'll buy it though." |
3. Even Though vs. Even If - Key Difference
"Even though it's raining" (it is raining now)
"Even if it rains" (it might rain later)
Kesari English Note: These are never interchangeable. "Even if" implies possibility, "even though" states fact.
4. As If vs. As Though
"He talks as if he were an expert" (subjunctive)
"You look like you've seen a ghost" (common spoken)
5. To Be Supposed To - Obligation
- "I am supposed to call" (present duty)
- "I was supposed to call" (but didn't)
6. Future Simple vs. Continuous
| Tense | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | General future | "I will study" |
| Continuous | Ongoing action | "I will be studying" |
7. Be Going To vs. Will Be Going
"I'm going to travel" (plan)
"I'll be traveling at 8am" (specific time)
8. To Get Used To - Adaptation
- "I'm getting used to early mornings" (process)
- "She got used to the noise" (completed)
9. Go + Gerund Verb Rule
"Let's go swimming" (correct)
"Let's go to swim" (incorrect)
English.in Tip: Works for physical activities: swimming, shopping, hiking, etc.