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How do we use the adverb of time, STILL?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. Still is one of the adverbs of time that often appears in Part V and Part VI. 

Sill has the nuance that the thing...

How do we use the adverb of time, ALREADY?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam.Already is one of the adverbs of time that often appears in Part V and Part VI. 

We use already to talk about so...

How do we use the past modal, should have?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. In Part V and Part VI, you may be asked questions about using should have.

Should means it's a good idea.

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What is the difference between DURING and WHILE?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. Being able to distinguish between during and while is often tested in Part V and Part VI.

We use DURIN...

What are the 4 If Conditional sentences I need to know for TOEIC?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. There are always questions related to if conditionals in Part V and Part VI.

We use i...

What prepositions are used with the verb "agree"?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. In Part V and Part VI, you may be asked to identify which prepositions go with certain verbs. Let's lo...

How do we use want and need in the causative?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. The causative form of want and need often appears in Part V and Part VI. 

We use the pattern want or need, f...

How do we use GET in the causative?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. Causative verbs, such as get, often appear in Part V and Part VI. 

We use the pattern get someone to do. This has the ...

How do we use the modal verb, had better?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. Modal verbs, such as had better often appear in Part V and Part VI. 

We use had better to give someone a strong ...

How do we use the adverb of time, YET?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. Yet is one of the adverbs of time that often appears in Part V and Part VI. 

We use YET to say that something that ...

How do we use would have?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. Would have is a past modal verb and often appears in Part V and Part VI. 

We use would have to show that we wanted to do somethi...

How do we use SHOULD in conditional sentences?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. Questions about conditionals often appear in Part V and Part VI.  In very formal English, should can replace...

How do we use MAKE in the CAUSATIVE?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. The causative form of verbs like make often appears in Part V and Part VI. There are three patterns using make in the ...

How do we use COULD HAVE in English?

There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. Past Modals like Could Have often appear in Part V and Part VI. The pattern here is could have followed by a past part...