Vocabulary
- simple present: A verb tense used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- going on: To continue doing something
- other places: Different locations or areas
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- background information: Information that provides context or history relevant to a current situation or topic.
- past time: An activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- in terms of
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- happen: To take place or occur
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- test: To be given a medical examination
- clause: Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Mixed Verb Tenses in English: Conditionals and IF clauses
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Flora Hu posted on 2016/04/18Ever get confused mixing up your past, present, and future in English? This video breaks down mixed conditionals and IF clauses step-by-step, making tricky grammar super clear! You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for daily conversations and situational dialogues.
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