CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS: Not only... but also


Not only … but also is used to connect and emphasize two phrases or two words at the same position. It's a type of conjunction (correlative or paired conjunction, like Neither... nor, Either... or, Both... and, etc.)

For more details and examples, please take a look at my post on Instagram:


Now let's practice a little with this conjunction:








REPORTED SPEECH: Reporting advice



When using #ReportedSpeech, we use reporting verbs that follow certain patterns.

In the case of SAY, TELL, SUGGEST, and RECOMMEND, they have specific structures:

⚠️ When we use SAY, we say SOMETHING TO SOMEONE. It's not necessary to mention that someone, but if we do, we need to use TO and then a noun or an object pronoun. 

⚠️ When we use TELL, we tell SOMEONE SOMETHING. We always have to mention that someone using an object pronoun or a noun. The same happens with the verb ADVISE. 

⚠️ In the case of SUGGEST and RECOMMEND, we can use these patterns:

➡️ SUGGEST/ RECOMMEND + noun... 
➡️ SUGGEST/ RECOMMEND + verb(ing)...
➡️ SUGGEST/ RECOMMEND + THAT + pronoun/noun + verb(base form)... 

But what if we needed to say the opposite, let's say, using the negative form?

⚠️ With TELL and ADVISE, we use the NEGATIVE INFINITIVE: 

👉🏼 The teacher TOLD US NOT TO LEAVE earlier.

⚠️ With SUGGEST and RECOMMEND, we use the NEGATIVE GERUND:

👉🏼 The doctor SUGGESTED/ RECOMMENDED NOT EATING junk food.

And the same happens to all the infinitives and gerunds that need to be turned into a negative form.

For more examples, please check out my Instagram posts: 




Now practice with the following exercises:











GIVING AND ASKING FOR ADVICE

Now practice with the following exercises:
















PRACTICE WITH PAST PARTICIPLE VERBS

If you remember your list of verbs, the third column always showed the past participles.

We use this form of the verbs with the PASSIVE VOICE, the THIRD CONDITIONAL, and the PERFECT TENSES. They can also be used as ADJECTIVES. 

If you want to practice more with them, check out the following activities:












CONNECTIVES TO EXPRESS CONTRAST AND SURPRISE

ALTHOUGH, EVEN THOUGH, IN SPITE OF, and DESPITE are all used to link two contrasting ideas or show that one fact makes the other fact surprising. HOWEVER means ‘but’.

If you want to know more about these linking words (connective), check my Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C33uqpSu8BJ/?igsh=MWZ3anFqMjVoOTZzMQ==

Now you can check your understanding with these exercises:







ALL LEVELS: Practice with the Third Conditional


Hi there!

You can practice how to use the Third Conditional with these exercises:





Enjoy! 

AS LONG AS, PROVIDING (THAT), UNLESS


You can use these expressions that are used instead of IF in a conditional sentence. 

 Check this out:



And then, practice with the following exercises:






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