Breezing English

Adverbs: Definitely, Probably #Grammar #Adverb • Definitely: without any doubt • Probably: likely Notes: • Definitely and probably come after the auxiliary verb and before the main verb and not in negative sentences. • If the negative contraction is used, definitely and probably come before it.

unanimous #Vocabulary /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adjective: agree or supported by everyone in a group This new proposal received unanimous support from the supervisors. Word forms: • unanimity (noun) • unanimously (adverb)

Past Modal Verbs of Deduction #Grammar #Modal • Must have: certain it was true • Can't/Couldn't have: certain it was not true • Could have: had the ability to do something but didn't do it • Could/May/Might have: possibly true in the past • May not/Might not have: possibly not true in the past Notes: • Past participle of the verb is used after the modal verb in past tense. • Can is not used as a modal of deduction. • Must not is used for prohibitions coming from a personal perspective.

Defining & explaining #Idioms • bring something home (to someone): to make someone understand something (especially unpleasant) clearer • cast/shed/throw light on something: provide an information to make it easier to understand • hit the nail on the head: to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem • it's a long story: used when someone asks for an explanation but you do not want to because it would take too long • paint a black picture of something/someone: to describe a situation or person as extremely bad • put flesh on (the bones of) something: to add more details to a plan or idea to make it better or more complete • set the scene: to describe a situation where something is about to happen • that is to say: or more exactly

Modal Verbs of Deduction #Grammar #Modal • Must: certain it is true • Can't: certain it is not true • May/Might: possibly true • May not/Might not: possibly not true Notes: • Can is not used as a modal of deduction. • Must not is used for prohibitions coming from a personal perspective.

adequate #Vocabulary /ˈæd.ə.kwət/ adjective: enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose Please make sure you have adequate time to review the documents. Word forms: • adequacy (noun) • adequately (adverb)

Modals: Have to, Must #Grammar #Modal • Have to/Had to/Will have to (casual) • Must (formal) • Don't have to: not necessary Notes: • Must is used in only present tense. • Not allowed to indicates prohibitions that were imposed by an external department; must not usually indicates prohibitions that were coming from a personal perspective.

Taking pleasure #Idioms • be a great one for something: to enjoy or do something a lot • be here for someone [informal]: to be available to provide help and support for someone • be meat and drink to someone [informal]: enjoy doing it very much and find it easy • feast your eyes on something/someone: to look at someone or something with great enjoyment • get a bang out of something [informal]: to enjoy or get pleasure from something • get your jollies [informal]: have fun or find pleasure • have a ball [informal]: to enjoy yourself very much • have a field day: have the opportunity to do something you enjoy • let it all hang out: behave or express freely • live it up [informal]: have an exciting and enjoyable time • ride (on) a wave of something: get an advantage of something and enjoying it • whoop it up [informal]: to enjoy yourself in a noisy and excited way

Irregular Plurals (Greek) #Grammar Several nouns derived from Greek have a different way of writing in its plural forms. • -is → -es • -a → -ae • -us → -i • -um → -a • -on → -a

mundane #Vocabulary /mʌnˈdeɪn/ adjective: very ordinary, not interesting Sweeping the floor is a mundane but necessary chore. Word forms: • mundanity (noun) • mundanely (adverb)