Excellent lessons..thank you so much..hats off sir. Sir,could you please correct the sentence if it's wrong.(1)By the time you get home ,I might have left for airport.(Talking about the future time) Or should I say ..by the time you get home I might be left for airport.which one is correct?If it's wrong ,please correct me.your advices will be greatly appreciated.
It should be "might have left" (future perfect) or "might be leaving" (future continuous). "Might be left" is a passive form, which doesn't fit your intended meaning. Best wishes Rupert 👍
Sir, I have one more doubt at the future perfect I had used ..By the time you got home,'i might have left' is it unreal future perfect or real one? Could you please give your comments.I would be much obliged.
Truly a blessing to have found your channel. Keep up the great work sir. I hope more people will come to see your work and learn from it a great deal. Thank you!
It's really valuable to me, especially the 2nd sample.Although I knew about it ,I was not sure due to being double-minded.Now, I could fix it.Thanks a million
Example 2: A mistake called a COMMA SPLICE. It is one of the two types of mistakes in sentences called RUN ON. The other type being FUSED. NB: I'm not easily impressed by English teachers these days but I can proudly say - "Mr. RUPERT - YOU are a PARAGON, one of the very few English instructors the English language lab should be proud of. YOU ARE MY BEST. You are so damn good I have recommended your RUclips lessons to my students at university. I'm proud of you. Keep up the good work. May GOD bless your efforts."
... interesting and useful ... the second sentence seems to be what is sometimes called a run-on sentence (if I understand the concept properly) ... as regards articles - the proper use of them is beyond my ambition :-) ... thanks ...
Good evening Rupert. This video is fantastic and useful for English learners. But in question no. 7,it is noticed "when a traffic jam...........".In my opinion, traffic jam is uncountable. Is the expression " a traffic jam" correct?
@@EnglishwithRupert Thank you Rupert. Interestingly, "traffic" is uncountable and so is "jam" (which we eat). But when both are in compound noun shape, "traffic jam" is countable. Funny is the language if English 😀😀
Hi Rupert, thanks a million. Much appreciated your great effort on educating us. I'm really enjoying your teaching. I have a doubt in example 3. "Impressed by the colours in the artwork, the painting was bought for 500". Isn't it not correct as the second clause is written in passive voice with a hidden actor (the lady). I can interpret "Impressed by the colours in the artwork, the painting was bought for 500 by the lady". Please correct my understanding; "by the lady" is optional in passive voice. So, I think the statement is grammatically correct. What is wrong here?
Hi! Thanks for your excellent question. In theory, yes, if the hidden actor is revealed to be the same subject, then the sentence would be grammatically acceptable, but there would be a coherence problem. After the participle phrase, the listener/reader expects to encounter the subject in the typical subject position (before the verb). Although they would encounter the subject if they read onto the end of the sentence, it's not natural in this context to link up the passive actor with the implied subject of the initial participle phrase. So, whilst you would get your meaning across successfully, it would be with difficulty for the native listener/reader.
Hi Rupert, which preposition would be correct? A hobby is an activity that you enjoy doing 1)In 2)at 3)On your spare time. Are all of the prepositions appropriate for this sentence?
I was completely unaware of the rules in example n.3 - participle phrases - I put together a sentence as you asked: Annoyed by the noises in the bar, she left in a haste. I couldn't get n.7 either. Thank you for a great lesson.
Hi! For me (UK English), "in your spare time", but I have a feeling it's possible to say "on your spare time" in a different English speaking country - but I can't remember which one!
The geography of Iceland.. Here geography is one unit uncountable in this context. It is preceded by the because it is followed by a modifier.. of Iceland
Yes, that is correct. I find it is helpful for learners to present two typical contexts for using the definite article: uniqueness and being specific (e.g. when a noun is modified). Here, both conditions are met - the modifier makes the noun specific, and there is also the sense of being unique because it refers to only one country. However, there are further layers of complexity beyond the scope of a simple explanation. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Good morning illustrious Professor, I would greatly appreciate it if you would be so kind as to let me have a piece of information about your courses, I intend to purchase more than one of your courses but I do not understand if the price is for the entire course or a price per month. For example: I am interested in the Advanced English Grammar For C1/C2 Level Learners course at the price of €14.99 but is it a single payment or every month? Do please accept my deepest apologies for disturbing you. I pay my respect to you. I wish to have your beautiful accent….. I wish I had that ! Andrea
Hi Andrea! Thank you for getting in touch. The price is "lifetime"; when you purchase the course, you get it forever, with no future costs. If you are particularly interested in developing a British accent and speaking style, I have another course which could help: "English Pronunciation and Speaking". It is available to purchase here: rupert-walsh-s-school.teachable.com/p/speaking If you have any further questions, I would be happy to answer them on this thread :)
Respected sir, being a stalwart in the field of English grammar, you are earnestly entreated with folded hands to let me know which of the following answers are grammatically correct and which not -They looked like lost children (Make it Complex). Answers -(A)They looked as if(as though) they were lost children (B) They looked like they were lost children (C) They looked like children who were lost (D) They looked that they were lost children.
What should be the plural of 'IAS' ? IAS stands for Indian Administration Service. I think generally we make the plurals of abbreviations by using an apostrophe with 's' . But we don't add any s further , if there is a 's' already , just to avoid a hissing sound. So , the plural of the word should be IAS'. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS ? Edit: ?
There doesn't seem to be a standard rule for this, but I would advise adding -s without an apostrophe, unless the acronym ends vowel+s in which case add -es.
In this situation, the responder can decide whether to answer with the past tense or present perfect tense. The question asks about the past, but in a way that could allow answers connected to present time. The tense of the answer doesn't have to match the tense of the question here.
This is a fun way to learn grammar. Please continue with these types of videos.
Thank you so much!!!
I'm so glad you found this fun! All the best Rupert 👍🙂
Smart way to learn English!!!! Thanks you so much
I'm glad it was useful for you!
Excellent lessons..thank you so much..hats off sir.
Sir,could you please correct the sentence if it's wrong.(1)By the time you get home ,I might have left for airport.(Talking about the future time) Or should I say ..by the time you get home I might be left for airport.which one is correct?If it's wrong ,please correct me.your advices will be greatly appreciated.
It should be "might have left" (future perfect) or "might be leaving" (future continuous). "Might be left" is a passive form, which doesn't fit your intended meaning. Best wishes Rupert 👍
Thanks lot Mr Rupert
Sir, I have one more doubt at the future perfect I had used ..By the time you got home,'i might have left' is it unreal future perfect or real one? Could you please give your comments.I would be much obliged.
Thank you Rupert you are an excellent and clear speaker, I have learnt a lot from you today.
Thank you Valerie!
Truly a blessing to have found your channel. Keep up the great work sir. I hope more people will come to see your work and learn from it a great deal. Thank you!
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It's really valuable to me, especially the 2nd sample.Although I knew about it ,I was not sure due to being double-minded.Now, I could fix it.Thanks a million
I'm delighted that the lesson has helped clarify things for you :)
Example 2: A mistake called a COMMA SPLICE. It is one of the two types of mistakes in sentences called RUN ON. The other type being FUSED.
NB: I'm not easily impressed by English teachers these days but I can proudly say - "Mr. RUPERT - YOU are a PARAGON, one of the very few English instructors the English language lab should be proud of. YOU ARE MY BEST. You are so damn good I have recommended your RUclips lessons to my students at university. I'm proud of you. Keep up the good work. May GOD bless your efforts."
I'm so, so grateful for your kind comment, and I hope your fellow students enjoy my videos too!
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I am happy to tell you that frankly I could spot 6 of them.
I missed the one about /comma and/
and the one about /on sunday/
6 out of 8 is really good! Well done 👍😀
Thanks ever so much.
Have a lovely weekend
You too! 😁
... really useful...
I'm glad you found this useful Fatmir!
... interesting and useful ... the second sentence seems to be what is sometimes called a run-on sentence (if I understand the concept properly) ... as regards articles - the proper use of them is beyond my ambition :-) ... thanks ...
That's absolutely right - grammar books often call this a "run on". I do sympathise on the topic of articles 😀
Good evening Rupert. This video is fantastic and useful for English learners. But in question no. 7,it is noticed "when a traffic jam...........".In my opinion, traffic jam is uncountable. Is the expression " a traffic jam" correct?
That's a good question! Jam on its own is uncountable, but "traffic jam" is countable 😀
@@EnglishwithRupert Thank you Rupert. Interestingly, "traffic" is uncountable and so is "jam" (which we eat). But when both are in compound noun shape, "traffic jam" is countable. Funny is the language if English 😀😀
Sorry, it should be language of English
Hi Rupert, thanks a million. Much appreciated your great effort on educating us. I'm really enjoying your teaching.
I have a doubt in example 3. "Impressed by the colours in the artwork, the painting was bought for 500". Isn't it not correct as the second clause is written in passive voice with a hidden actor (the lady).
I can interpret "Impressed by the colours in the artwork, the painting was bought for 500 by the lady". Please correct my understanding; "by the lady" is optional in passive voice. So, I think the statement is grammatically correct. What is wrong here?
Hi! Thanks for your excellent question. In theory, yes, if the hidden actor is revealed to be the same subject, then the sentence would be grammatically acceptable, but there would be a coherence problem. After the participle phrase, the listener/reader expects to encounter the subject in the typical subject position (before the verb). Although they would encounter the subject if they read onto the end of the sentence, it's not natural in this context to link up the passive actor with the implied subject of the initial participle phrase. So, whilst you would get your meaning across successfully, it would be with difficulty for the native listener/reader.
@@EnglishwithRupert I got it now. Thanks for clarifying this.
Hi Rupert, which preposition would be correct?
A hobby is an activity that you enjoy doing 1)In 2)at 3)On your spare time. Are all of the prepositions appropriate for this sentence?
In your spare time. The only way
I was completely unaware of the rules in example n.3 - participle phrases - I put together a sentence as you asked:
Annoyed by the noises in the bar, she left in a haste.
I couldn't get n.7 either.
Thank you for a great lesson.
Hi! For me (UK English), "in your spare time", but I have a feeling it's possible to say "on your spare time" in a different English speaking country - but I can't remember which one!
@@fabianabevis9890 Great sentence Fabiana 👍👍👍😀
Sir, make a video on where should we use comma before and, but etc .
Hi Ramesh! My Udemy courses covers this, but I agree that it would make a good You Tube video in the future 🙂
The geography of Iceland.. Here geography is one unit uncountable in this context. It is preceded by the because it is followed by a modifier.. of Iceland
Yes, that is correct. I find it is helpful for learners to present two typical contexts for using the definite article: uniqueness and being specific (e.g. when a noun is modified). Here, both conditions are met - the modifier makes the noun specific, and there is also the sense of being unique because it refers to only one country. However, there are further layers of complexity beyond the scope of a simple explanation. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Good morning illustrious Professor,
I would greatly appreciate it if you would be so kind as to let me have a piece of information about your courses, I intend to purchase more than one of your courses but I do not understand if the price is for the entire course or a price per month. For example: I am interested in the Advanced English Grammar For C1/C2 Level Learners course at the price of €14.99 but is it a single payment or every month?
Do please accept my deepest apologies for disturbing you. I pay my respect to you. I wish to have your beautiful accent….. I wish I had that !
Andrea
Hi Andrea! Thank you for getting in touch. The price is "lifetime"; when you purchase the course, you get it forever, with no future costs.
If you are particularly interested in developing a British accent and speaking style, I have another course which could help: "English Pronunciation and Speaking". It is available to purchase here: rupert-walsh-s-school.teachable.com/p/speaking
If you have any further questions, I would be happy to answer them on this thread :)
Respected sir, being a stalwart in the field of English grammar, you are earnestly entreated with folded hands to let me know which of the following answers are grammatically correct and which not -They looked like lost children (Make it Complex). Answers -(A)They looked as if(as though) they were lost children (B) They looked like they were lost children (C) They looked like children who were lost (D) They looked that they were lost children.
A, B and C are all fine. However, it only works with an extra phrase after "looked" e.g. as if/like.
What should be the plural of 'IAS' ?
IAS stands for Indian Administration Service.
I think generally we make the plurals of abbreviations by using an apostrophe with 's' .
But we don't add any s further , if there is a 's' already , just to avoid a hissing sound.
So , the plural of the word should be
IAS'.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS ?
Edit: ?
There doesn't seem to be a standard rule for this, but I would advise adding -s without an apostrophe, unless the acronym ends vowel+s in which case add -es.
Then you should ask" How have you spent your day?"
In this situation, the responder can decide whether to answer with the past tense or present perfect tense. The question asks about the past, but in a way that could allow answers connected to present time. The tense of the answer doesn't have to match the tense of the question here.
We can use present perfect continuos but that would complicate the communication process. It is better to use past simple.
But the question is in the past temse.
It's worth asking, but just because the past tense is used in the question doesn't mean the present perfect can't be used in the answer.
In the carriage
Hi! I'm not sure what you mean! Could you explain? 😀