can’t/couldn’t very well do sth = used to say that something is not a suitable or practical thing to do
You can’t very well expect other people to be nice to you if you aren’t willing to lead the way.
English Vocabulary Profile at C2
can’t | couldn’t + very well + INFINITIVE Read More »
Let’s look at two of the most common verbs in English followed by adverbs. In the English Vocabulary Profile at B1: go badly/well, etc. = develop in a particular way do badly/well = to be unsuccessful/successful For example: When things go wrong, do you think they‘re gonna be there for us? listen You do not do well in school, that is because you are too clever. listen An iWeb search for: DO _RR _I 1 DO SO IN 30223 2 DO
Here is a list from an iWeb corpus search for complex phrases tagged with: _*31 _*32 _*33 1 AS WELL AS 3933159 (complex prepositional phrase) This is also known as the as as stucture. I‘m gonna prescribe a regimen of vitamins as well as the mineral zinc, it‘ll build up your immune system. listen 2 IN ADDITION TO 1012418 (complex prepositional phrase) In addition to Naomi and my two perfect kids, I own a mansion, private jet, six cars, three horses, two vacation homes and a one hundred and seventy-foot yacht. listen 3 IN TERMS OF
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May as well and might as well are phrases that mean there is no better alternative or the situation is the same or almost the same as if something else were true.
may | might + as well Read More »
In the English Grammar Profile, A1 point 2 in the category of ADJECTIVES is defined:
COMBINING TWO ADJECTIVES: ‘and’ to join a limited range of common adjectives.
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Manner adverbs and adverb phrases enhance the meaning of a sentence by adding descriptive details about the manner or style in which an action occurs. They help create a clearer and more vivid picture of the event in the reader’s mind.
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Existential “there + BE” is a grammatical construction that asserts the existence or non-existence of something. It is usually followed by a noun phrase that is the real subject of the sentence. For example:
There is a book on the table.
There are many stars in the sky.
Modal verbs are verbs that express possibility, necessity, obligation, permission, etc. They can be used with existential “there + BE” to hedge claims or express hypothetical situations. For example:
There may be no simple solution to this problem.
There should be some food in the fridge.
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conjunction as 1 ‘AS’ is mostly used as a subordinating conjunction. Therefore a clause will follow. (CSA) A search in iWeb for _CSA * * * * 1 AS YOU CAN SEE , 77008 2 AS ONE OF THE MOST 35020 3 AS IT TURNS OUT , 26141 4 AS YOU CAN SEE FROM 23386
In the English Grammar Profile, B2 point 159 in MODALITY and ELLIPSIS is defined as:
‘should’ and ‘shouldn’t’ without a following verb where the previous main verb is understood
SHOULD + ellipsis of the following infinitive Read More »
Which verbs are found next to “may well”?
MAY WELL (emphasize something unexpected) Read More »
These are just a few examples of general adverbs. There are many other adverbs that can be used in a variety of ways. By understanding how general adverbs work, you can improve your writing skills and make your sentences more clear and concise.
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