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There is / There are
Use there is for one thing and there are for more than one thing.
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There is a meeting today.
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There are two options.
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There is a problem.
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It is for situations and conditions
Use it is to talk about time, weather, distance, situations, and general conditions.
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It is difficult to explain.
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It is raining.
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It is late.
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Have / have got for possession
Use have or have got to say that someone possesses or has something.
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We've got enough time.
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She has a question.
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I have a car.
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Imperatives
Use the base verb to give instructions, requests, or commands.
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Take a seat.
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Please wait.
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Come here.
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Negative imperatives
Use don't + base verb to tell someone not to do something.
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Don't be late.
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Don't touch that.
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Don't worry.
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Let's for suggestions
Use let's + base verb to suggest doing something together.
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Let's take a break.
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Let's discuss it.
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Let's go.
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Would you like...?
Use would you like to make polite offers and invitations.
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Would you like to sit here?
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Would you like to join us?
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Would you like some coffee?
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Could you...?
Use could you + base verb for polite requests.
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Could you send the file?
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Could you repeat that?
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Could you help me?
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Can you...?
Use can you + base verb for everyday requests.
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Can you explain this?
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Can you call me?
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Can you wait?
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Would you mind + -ing
Use would you mind + verb-ing for polite requests.
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Would you mind helping me?
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Would you mind opening the door?
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Would you mind waiting?
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