#1 (permalink) Tue Jun 30, 2009 22:31 pm CELTA grammer assignment help |
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Hi there, I wonder if anyone can help. I am taking the CELTA and really enjoying it although I am struggling with a couple of things namely grammer forms. Below are the sentences that I need to identify the forms of and their meaning. In capitals is what I have answered. Any corrections, advice or guidance would be most appreciated!
I was going to phone you yesterday, but I forgot. SUBJECT+PAST CONTINUOUS OR FUTURE USING GOING TO? INTENTION? MEANING - AN INTENTION TO DO SOMETHING IN THE PAST THAT STILL HASN'T BEEN COMPLETED??
She must have gone home by now. SUBJECT + MUST HAVE (modal verb) + PAST PARTICIPLE MEANING - TO EXPRESS CERTAINTY ABOUT SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED IN THE PAST. E.G. IT SEEMS CERTAIN THAT SHE HAS GONE HOME.
Open the window, will you? IMPERATIVE + OBJECT+ WILL YOU (question tag) MEANING - CONDITIONAL SENTENCES. TO TELL OR ASK PEOPLE TO DO THIINGS (interpersonal uses)
I wonder if you'd mind opening the window. PRESENT SIMPLE + if + WOULD MIND (modal verb) + PROGRESSIVE + OBJECT MEANING - A POLITE REQUEST
She's phoned 3 times today. SUBJECT + PRESENT PERFECT MEANING - SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED IN THE PAST THAT STILL HAS RELEVANCE NOW
She phoned 3 times today. SUBJECT + PAST SIMPLE MEANING - AN ACTION THAT WAS COMPLETED IN THE PAST.
Many thanks for your time and help. Ally |
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