King Midas and the Golden Touch - 1
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EN: Comparative structure using 'more...than' to compare two things
This book is more interesting than that one.
EN: Using 'there was/were' to introduce the existence of something in the past
There was a beautiful castle in the forest.
EN: Using parallel structure with 'and' to list multiple items
She likes reading, writing, and painting.
EN: Using 'more than anything else' to express the strongest preference or love
I love my family more than anything else.
EN: Using superlative adjective 'best' with 'the' to express the highest degree
This is the best movie I have ever seen.
EN: Using simple past tense 'appeared' to describe a completed action in the past
A mysterious figure appeared at the door.
EN: Using compound sentence with 'and' to connect two independent clauses describing related actions
She opened the door, and she saw a beautiful garden.
EN: Using 'seem to' + infinitive to express appearance or likelihood
She seems to be happy.
EN: Using superlative adjective 'best' with 'the' to express the highest degree
This is the best restaurant in the city.
EN: Using 'want + object + to be' to express a desire for something to have a certain state
I want my room to be clean.
EN: Using 'want + object + to infinitive' to express desires about something
I want you to understand.
EN: Raising an eyebrow is a non-verbal gesture that typically expresses doubt, surprise, or skepticism
EN: Using future tense 'will' to make a promise or prediction about something that will happen
I will help you tomorrow.
EN: Using simple past tense with 'and' to describe two sequential actions
She opened the door and walked inside.
EN: Using 'turn into' phrasal verb to describe transformation or change
The pumpkin turned into a carriage.
EN: Using participial phrase 'touching' to describe an action happening simultaneously with the main verb
She walked down the street, singing a song.
EN: Using superlative adjectives 'happiest' and 'richest' with 'the' to express the highest degree
He is the tallest person in the class.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
In the distant past; used to begin a story
To change or transform into something else
To happen or become real, especially when referring to a wish or dream
More than any other thing; above all else
To show doubt, surprise, or skepticism through a facial expression