ever – English Grammar Profiler

BE + like + NOUN PHRASE

A2, B1, B2, CLAUSES, comparatives, informal, PREPOSITIONS, spoken, typical

Comparative clauses using ‘be’ + ‘like’ + a noun phrase are used to draw similarities between two things. The structure is typically: subject + be + like + noun/pronoun. For example, in the sentence “John is like a lion”, John is being compared to a lion, suggesting that he has similar qualities or characteristics. This structure can also be used with negation or adverbs followed by an infinitive clause, as in “It would be just like him to forget his keys at home”, indicating that forgetting his keys would be typical behavior for him. The phrase “I was like” is used colloquially to express a reaction or feeling. For instance, “When I saw the test results, I was like, ‘I can’t believe I aced it!’” expresses surprise and disbelief. This structure is common in English and can be found in various forms in different contexts.

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adverbs in mid position

A2, ADVERBS, auxiliary, emphasis, MODALITY, position

Here are some examples of adverbs in mid position:

Subject + adverb + main verb:

The students quickly finished their homework.
The train slowly pulled into the station.
The dog eagerly ate its food.

Modal verb/auxiliary verb/be + adverb + main verb:

I could easily solve the problem.
She has already eaten breakfast.
The book was clearly written.

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adverb + GOING TO

ADVERBS, B1, FUTURE

In the English Grammar Profile, B1 point 34 in the category of FUTURE: ‘be going to’ with a limited range of adverbs, after the auxiliary be form, in the normal mid position. The EGP examples of adverbs include ‘never’ and ‘really’. An iWeb search for: _VB _RR _VVGK *we removed the past forms of BE 1 ‘M

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adverb (negative context)

ADVERBS, B1, NEGATIVE

This is another clashing grammar point in the English Grammar Profile and therefore not really useful to expand. It would be better if it listed which tenses/aspects it is associated with. B1 point 11 in the category of NEGATION is defined: adverbs: ‘ever’, ‘never’, ‘yet’, ‘still’ in negative contexts. Let’s look at the English Grammar

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himself | herself | myself | yourself

B1, emphasis, PREPOSITIONS, PRONOUNS, reflexive, singular

Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves are called reflexive pronouns. They are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same. For example:

I cut myself when I was making dinner.
She looked at herself in the mirror.
They enjoyed themselves at the party.

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question with adverb

ADVERBS, B1, CLAUSES, QUESTIONS

In the English Grammar Profile, B1 point 51 in CLAUSES is defined as: INTERROGATIVE + ADVERB in mid-position, between the subject and the main verb. For example: And if he still understood it, why does it even matter? A search in iWeb for _P _RR _V ? 1 IT REALLY MATTER ? 1368 2 IT REALLY WORK ? 747 3 YOU REALLY NEED ? 657 4

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superlative + noun + postmodifier

ADJECTIVES, C1, modify, superlative

Here are examples of superlative phrases post-modified. Daily Telegraph You‘re taught how to run in the most efficient way possible to make it feel easy. You’re the best choice by far. Listen A year ago, Amy being pregnant would have been the best thing ever! listen C1 point 68 in the category of adjectives is defined as: postmodifier to make the superlative stronger, in the structure superlative + noun + postmodifier ‘possible’, ‘ever’, ‘by far’ For example: It’s one of the most influential artworks ever made. A

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past perfect simple + adverb

ADVERBS, B1, B2, PAST, perfect, position, range, simple

B2 point 54 in the category of PAST is defined as: past perfect simple with a wide range of adverbs (including ‘finally’, ‘recently’, ‘simply’) in the normal mid-position. B1 point 46 in the category of PAST is defined as: past perfect simple with a limited range of adverbs (including ‘never’, ‘ever’, ‘just’, ‘always’, ‘already’) in

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BEFORE

A2, ADVERBS, CONJUNCTIONS, PAST, PREPOSITIONS, subordinate, time

“Before” is a versatile word in English, functioning as a preposition, subordinating conjunction, and time adverb. As a preposition, it connects a noun or pronoun to another word, indicating something happens earlier than the time or event mentioned. As a subordinating conjunction, it connects two clauses, showing a relationship between them. As a time adverb, it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate when something happens. Examples from various corpora illustrate these uses.

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