VVZ

say | show = reporting verbs

B1, PRESENT, range, REPORTED SPEECH, simple, VERBS

In the English Grammar Profile, B1 point 26 in the category of PRESENT/simple is defined: a limited range of reporting verbs, including ‘say’, ‘show’ EXPERT EXAMPLE: This map shows the presence of agriculture on planet Earth.   PELIC STUDENT EXAMPLE: Some people say that money is the root of all evil, but I disagree with it. Korean male, writing class. _P show|shows|say|says * * * We have removed lines that are not

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SOMETHING | NOBODY + singular verb

B1, indefinite, PRONOUNS, range, singular, subject, VERBS

Here’s an example of indefinite pronouns as subjects in two clauses with singular verbs: Nobody wants to help when something goes wrong. Point 39 in the category of PRONOUNS/indefinite is defined as: increasing range of indefinite pronouns (‘something’, ‘nobody’) as subjects, with a singular verb. *Remember the inflectional -s at the end of a verb indicates that the verb is the

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IF + present simple

A2, ability, cause, CLAUSES, conditional, facts, instruction, likelihood, MODALITY, offer, possibility, PRESENT, simple, suggestion, true

“If + present simple + present simple in the main clause”: This structure is used to talk about things that are always true, such as scientific facts, or to give advice. For example, “If this happens, money only brings him loneliness, not happiness.” Here, the speaker is expressing a general truth or observation about the consequences of a certain situation.

“If + present simple + imperative in the main clause”: This structure is used to give advice or make suggestions. The “if” clause presents a condition, and the imperative in the main clause suggests what should be done if that condition is met. For example, “If you feel sick, see a doctor.” Here, the speaker is giving advice on what to do when feeling sick.

“If + present simple + can in the main clause”: This structure is used to talk about possible or likely situations in the future. The “if” clause sets up a condition, and “can” in the main clause expresses what will be possible if that condition is met. For example, “If we properly invest into data infrastructure and data preparation, all this can be avoided.” Here, the speaker is expressing that a certain undesirable outcome can be avoided if proper investments are made.

These structures are very common in English and are used in various contexts to express conditions and their potential outcomes.

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-IES suffix

NOUNS, plural, VERBS

Most words ending -ies are plural nouns.  Here are the most common examples put into a paragraph: The list of most frequent plural nouns reveals a diverse range of topics and concepts. Companies play a pivotal role in the global economy, driving innovation and providing employment opportunities. Activities encompass a wide array of interests and

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-ALS word ending

NOUNS, plural, VERBS

  MATERIALS (NN2)   GOALS (NN2)   INDIVIDUALS (NN2)   ANIMALS (NN2)   PROFESSIONALS (NN2)   OFFICIALS (NN2)   MEALS (NN2)   HOSPITALS (NN2)   CHEMICALS (NN2)   TRIALS (NN2)   REVEALS (VVZ)   DEALS (NN2)   SIGNALS (NN2)   PROPOSALS (NN2)   MINERALS (NN2)   LOCALS (NN2)   FINALS (NN2)   METALS (NN2)   CREDENTIALS (NN2)   TUTORIALS (NN2)   FESTIVALS (NN2)   INTERVALS (NN2)   APPEALS (NN2)   DEALS (VVZ_NN2)   ESSENTIALS (NN2)   JOURNALS (NN2)   CRIMINALS (NN2)   DEALS

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Gerunds (verbING)

A2, abstract, B2, C1, gerund, NOUNS, object, phrases, PREPOSITIONS, subject

Here’s a student example of using a verb-ing form as a noun subject: Studying for an exam won’t be hard for you if you follow these steps. PELIC: Chinese male level 3 writing class. Here’s an example in educational materials of the news: Closing the gas pipeline is one action Western nations have taken against Russia. BreakingNewsEnglish Here’s an example of verb-ing after ‘to’: The find goes a long way to solving the mystery of why the Stonehenge bluestones were brought from so far away  when all other stone circles were erected within a short distance of their quarries. thebritishacademy.ac.uk In the English Grammar Profile, point 22 in NOUNS

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