Rahm stands out as Masters favourite as Augusta adjusts to post-Tiger world
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EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about future events or plans.
The movie will start at seven o'clock.
EN: The Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf. It is always held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA, which is famous for its green grass and beautiful flowers.
EN: Use 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' to talk about one person or thing in a group of the highest degree.
He is one of the tallest students in the class.
EN: The Masters is one of the four 'Major' championships in professional golf. Unlike the others, it is always held at the same location: Augusta National Golf Club.
EN: Use 'the favourite to + verb' to describe the person or team that most people expect to win a competition.
She is the favourite to win the race.
EN: In sports betting and journalism, 'the favourite' refers to the competitor with the highest perceived chance of winning. In golf, the Masters is a prestigious tournament where being the favourite carries significant pressure.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to talk about a desire or goal.
She wants to buy a new car.
EN: In professional golf, winning a major tournament like the Masters multiple times is a sign of true greatness. The phrase 'second time' emphasizes the player's previous success and their continued dominance in the sport.
EN: Use 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe a person, thing, or situation.
The weather is hot today.
EN: The Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club. It is famous for its traditions, such as the 'Green Jacket' awarded to the winner.
EN: Use 'will not' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are not going to happen in the future.
I will not go to the party tonight.
EN: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are two of the most successful and famous golfers in history. Their absence from a major tournament like the Masters is a significant event for sports fans.
EN: Use 'since' to talk about a point in time when something started in the past and continues to be relevant now.
I have lived here since 2010.
EN: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have dominated golf for decades. Their absence from the Masters marks the end of an era in professional golf history.
EN: Use 'Both' to talk about two people or things together. It is followed by a plural noun and a plural verb.
Both sisters are good at tennis.
EN: In golf, 'champions' of the Masters are highly respected and receive a 'Green Jacket,' which is one of the most iconic prizes in sports.
EN: Use 'said' to report what someone told you in the past. When the main action is in the past (said), we often change 'cannot' to 'could not' to match the time.
She said she could not find her keys.
EN: Augusta refers to the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. It is the permanent home of the Masters Tournament, which is unique because other major golf tournaments change locations every year.
EN: Use 'has' with singular subjects like 'He', 'She', or 'It' to show possession or a current state.
She has a new car.
EN: In English-speaking professional contexts, 'family health problem' or 'personal reasons' are common polite ways to explain an absence without giving too many private details.
EN: Use 'be' verbs (was/were) with ordinal numbers (first, second, third) to describe a person's rank or position in a competition.
She was first in the race yesterday.
EN: The Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club. Finishing 'second' is a significant achievement in this prestigious event.
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (won) to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past (in 2021).
She visited London in 2019.
EN: In golf, winning a 'big competition' often refers to a 'Major' tournament. Phil Mickelson's 2021 win at the PGA Championship was historic because he became the oldest player to ever win a major title.
EN: Use 'be + not + verb-ing' to say that someone is not doing an action right now or in the near future.
She is not coming to the party tonight.
EN: Tiger Woods is a legendary figure in golf. When he withdraws from a major tournament like the Masters, it is significant news because he has won the event five times.
EN: Present Continuous Tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used to describe an action happening right now.
She is reading a book now.
EN: Switzerland is often associated with high-quality private healthcare and specialized clinics, which is why many public figures seek treatment there.
EN: Use 'feel' + adjective to describe an emotion or physical state. Use 'about' to show the reason for that feeling.
I feel happy about my new job.
EN: In sports news, 'this' often refers to a disappointing event mentioned previously, such as a star player withdrawing from a tournament due to injury or personal reasons.
EN: Use 'has' with singular subjects like 'golf' to show possession or existence of qualities.
The team has a new coach.
EN: In sports journalism, the phrase 'new and exciting young players' highlights the transition from legendary veterans (like Tiger Woods) to the next generation of stars.
EN: Ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 90th) are used to show the order or position of something in a sequence. We usually put 'the' before the ordinal number.
This is my third time visiting Japan.
EN: The Masters Tournament is one of the four major championships in professional golf. It has been held at the same location (Augusta National Golf Club) since 1934, which is why its 'history' and edition number (90th) are so significant to fans.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (happens) to talk about facts or events that repeat regularly.
The school year starts in September.
EN: The Masters is the only major golf tournament that is held at the same location (Augusta National Golf Club) every year. Other major tournaments change locations annually.
EN: Use the past tense form of a verb (like 'won' instead of 'win') to talk about actions that finished at a specific time in the past.
She won the race yesterday.
EN: The 'green jacket' is a famous symbol of the Masters Tournament. Only the winner of the competition gets to wear it, making it one of the most prestigious prizes in sports.
EN: Use 'A is B' to describe what something is or to give it a definition. 'Is' connects the subject to its description.
The gold medal is the prize for the winner.
EN: The 'Green Jacket' is one of the most iconic symbols in sports. Since 1949, the winner of the Masters Tournament has been awarded a green jacket, which they must return to the clubhouse one year later.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that happen in the future.
I will visit my grandmother tomorrow.
EN: The Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf. It is famous for its strict traditions, such as the 'Green Jacket' awarded to the winner.
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The iconic prize awarded to the winner of the Masters Tournament.
Private matters that someone does not want to explain in detail.
An illness or medical condition.
Occurring once a year during the spring season.