Make It Happen (H5)
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EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'make').
You must wear a seatbelt while driving.
EN: The collocation 'make a decision' is a common verb-noun combination meaning 'to decide'. Using collocations makes your English sound more natural.
It is hard to make a decision when you have too many options.
EN: In Western business culture, 'Friday' is often a critical deadline for weekly tasks. Setting a deadline 'before Friday' usually implies that the action should be completed by Thursday end-of-day, or at the very latest, Friday morning, to avoid delaying weekend plans.
EN: The imperative structure 'Let us' (often contracted to 'Let's') is used to make suggestions or proposals that include the speaker. It is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive).
Let us discuss the new project tomorrow.
EN: The collocation 'take action on' means to do something official or practical to deal with a matter or plan. 'Action' is a noun, and 'take' is the verb that collocates with it.
We need to take action on this issue immediately.
EN: The collocation 'do research' means to study a subject in detail to discover new information. 'Research' is typically an uncountable noun in this context, so we do not use 'a research' or 'researches'.
She needs to do research for her history project.
EN: The idiom 'draw conclusions' (or 'draw a conclusion') means to make a judgment or decision after considering all the facts. It uses the verb 'draw' in the sense of pulling or extracting.
It is too early to draw conclusions from this single test.
EN: In academic and professional English-speaking environments, emphasizing 'doing research' before 'drawing conclusions' is highly valued. It reflects a culture of evidence-based decision-making and critical thinking, where making assumptions without data is discouraged.
EN: The idiom 'play a key role in' means to be extremely important or influential in a particular situation or activity. It is followed by a noun, noun phrase, or gerund (verb-ing).
Technology plays a key role in modern education.
EN: The simple present tense is used here to state a general fact or permanent situation. Since the subject 'This new tool' is third-person singular, the verb 'play' takes the suffix '-s' to become 'plays'.
EN: The collocation 'have an impact on' is used to describe the effect that someone or something has on another person, thing, or situation. 'Impact' can be modified by adjectives like 'real', 'huge', or 'positive'.
The new policy will have a positive impact on the local economy.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility or potential ability, indicating that the project has the capacity to bring about a change.
Regular exercise can improve your health.
EN: The verb 'need' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express necessity or obligation. In this sentence, 'need to raise' indicates that raising awareness is a necessary action.
We need to protect our natural resources.
EN: The collocation 'raise awareness' means to increase knowledge and understanding of a particular issue. It is commonly followed by the preposition 'about' or 'of' to specify the topic.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about mental health.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, environmental advocacy and 'raising awareness' about global issues like clean water, climate change, and sustainability are highly emphasized in schools and community organizations from a young age.
EN: The structure 'Let us + base verb' (often contracted to 'let's') is a first-person plural imperative used to make suggestions or proposals to a group that includes the speaker.
Let us discuss the details of the project tomorrow.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'on time' functions as an adverbial modifier meaning 'at the planned or expected time; punctual'. It is distinct from 'in time', which means 'early enough'.
Please ensure you arrive on time for the meeting.
EN: In professional and academic settings in English-speaking cultures, setting clear goals and meeting deadlines ('on time') are highly valued traits that demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and respect for others' time.
EN: The collocation 'take responsibility for' means to accept the duty to deal with something or to take the blame for something. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
She is ready to take responsibility for the new project.
EN: The modal verb 'will' is used here to express a voluntary offer, promise, or firm decision made at the moment of speaking.
I will help you with the preparations tomorrow.
EN: In professional and academic environments, taking responsibility for a task or mistake is highly valued as a sign of leadership, integrity, and accountability. Using 'I will take responsibility' shows initiative and reliability.
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to express duty, obligation, or a recommendation. It is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive) without 'to'.
We should start the meeting now.
EN: The collocation 'pay attention to' is a common phrasal verb meaning to watch, listen to, or think about something carefully. 'To' is a preposition here, so it must be followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund.
Please pay attention to the road signs.
EN: In professional and academic contexts in English-speaking cultures, 'paying attention to details' is highly valued and often associated with precision, reliability, and high-quality work. It is a common phrase used in performance reviews and job descriptions.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability, possibility, or potential. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'make').
This new technology can improve our daily lives.
EN: The collocation 'make a difference' means to have an effect on a situation. The adjective 'big' is placed before the noun 'difference' to emphasize the scale of the impact.
Your support will make a big difference to our project.
EN: The phrase 'make a difference' is a highly positive and common expression in English-speaking cultures, often used in business, education, and social activism to motivate people and emphasize the value of individual or collective contributions.
EN: The causative verb 'let' is used to make suggestions or give permissions. It is followed by an object (us) and the bare infinitive (reach) without 'to'. 'Let us' (or its contraction 'let's') is a common way to propose a joint action.
Let us discuss the details tomorrow.
EN: The phrase 'reach an agreement' is a common collocation meaning to arrive at a decision that all parties agree on. The preposition 'before' introduces a subordinate adverbial clause of time ('before we start'), which uses the simple present tense to refer to a future action.
We must sign the contract before they leave.
EN: In Western business and collaborative environments, reaching an agreement or establishing a consensus before initiating a project is highly valued. It prevents misunderstandings and aligns expectations, reflecting a task-oriented and structured approach to teamwork.
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive) without 'to'.
We must submit the report before the meeting starts.
EN: The word 'once' can be used as a subordinating conjunction meaning 'as soon as' or 'from the moment that'. It introduces a time clause and often implies a conditional relationship.
Once you make a decision, you should stick to it.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, keeping a promise is highly valued as a cornerstone of personal integrity and trust. The phrase 'make a promise' and 'keep a promise' are very common collocations used in both personal and professional contexts.
EN: The infinitive phrase 'To turn...' is used at the beginning of the sentence to express purpose (equivalent to 'in order to'). It is typically separated from the main clause by a comma.
To improve your English, you should practice speaking every day.
EN: The phrasal verb 'turn A into B' means to transform or change something from one state, form, or substance into another.
The chef turned simple ingredients into a delicious meal.
EN: The use of 'First' as a transition word (adverb) at the beginning of a sentence to sequence events or steps in a process. It is typically followed by a comma.
First, we need to gather all the necessary ingredients.
EN: Parallel structure with compound verbs. The subject 'we' shares two verbs in the simple present tense: 'make' (a plan) and 'set' (a clear goal), connected by the coordinating conjunction 'and'.
EN: The collocation 'do research' is commonly used to describe the act of investigating or studying a topic. 'Research' is typically an uncountable noun in this context, so we do not use 'a research' or 'researches'.
They need to do more research on this disease.
EN: The conjunction 'before' introduces an adverbial clause of time. In future-oriented or general truth contexts, the present simple tense ('draw') is used in the 'before' clause, even if the main action refers to future plans.
Please turn off the lights before you leave.
EN: In academic and professional English, making decisions or drawing conclusions without 'careful research' is often viewed as unprofessional. The collocation 'draw conclusions' implies a logical, evidence-based process, which is highly valued in Western academic and business cultures.
EN: The collocation 'pay attention to' is a common phrasal verb meaning to listen to, watch, or consider something carefully. The preposition 'to' must be followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund.
Please pay attention to the traffic signs.
EN: The determiner 'every' is used to refer to all members of a group of three or more. It is always followed by a singular countable noun (e.g., 'detail', not 'details').
Every student has a unique talent.
EN: In professional and academic cultures in English-speaking countries, 'attention to detail' is highly valued and frequently cited as a key strength in job descriptions and performance reviews. It reflects a work ethic of thoroughness and quality.
EN: The subject 'Each member' is grammatically singular. In English, 'each' followed by a singular noun requires a singular verb. Therefore, the verb 'take' must take the singular ending '-s' (takes).
Each student has a unique talent.
EN: The collocation 'take responsibility for [something]' means to accept duty or blame for a particular task or situation. 'Responsibility' is the noun form of the adjective 'responsible'.
She is ready to take responsibility for the new project.
EN: The phrase 'play a key role in' is a common collocation meaning to have a significant involvement or influence in something. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
Technology plays a key role in modern education.
EN: The verb 'keep' can be used in the pattern 'keep + object + adjective' to mean causing someone or something to remain in a specified state.
We need to keep the room clean.
EN: In Western corporate and organizational culture, 'strong leadership' is highly valued, but it is often defined not by authoritarian control, but by the ability to empower, guide, and keep a team aligned and focused on common goals.
EN: The 'When' clause is used as an adverbial clause of time to indicate that one action happens immediately after or as a result of another. In this sentence, it sets the condition or timing for the main clause.
When we finish the project, we celebrate our success.
EN: The collocation 'make a difference' means to have a significant effect on a person or situation. Adding the adjective 'real' emphasizes the authenticity and impact of that change.
Your support can make a real difference in their lives.
EN: In Western professional and educational cultures, there is a strong emphasis on goal-setting and personal/collective impact. 'Making a difference' is a highly valued concept, reflecting a desire to contribute positively to society or a community rather than just achieving personal success.
EN: The collocation 'raise awareness' means to increase knowledge and understanding of a particular issue or situation among people.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about mental health.
EN: The conjunction 'so' (often 'so that') is used to introduce a clause of purpose, explaining the objective of the action in the main clause.
She saved money so she could buy a new laptop.
EN: In modern social movements and corporate social responsibility (CSR), 'raising awareness' is considered the crucial first step before taking any concrete action or driving change.
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent clauses that share the same subject ('we'). In this sentence, 'we' is the subject for both 'face problems' and 'have to make hard choices'.
We finished our homework and went out to play.
EN: The semi-modal verb 'have to' is used to express strong obligation or necessity, meaning something is required by facts or circumstances rather than just personal desire.
She has to wake up early for her flight tomorrow.
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent clauses or parallel verb phrases ('keep our promises' and 'reach agreements') that share the same subject ('We'). This creates a compound predicate, making the sentence more cohesive.
We finished the project and celebrated our success.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'with care' acts as an adverbial modifier, describing the manner in which the action 'reach agreements' is performed. It is equivalent to the adverb 'carefully'.
She handled the fragile vase with care.
EN: In professional and personal contexts in English-speaking cultures, 'keeping promises' and 'reaching agreements with care' are highly valued traits that build trust and long-term relationships. The phrase 'with care' emphasizes deliberation and respect for all parties involved.
EN: The phrase 'taken daily' is a past participle clause (reduced relative clause) modifying the noun phrase 'small steps'. It is short for 'which are taken daily'. It is set off by commas because it adds non-essential, descriptive information.
Decisions, made in haste, often lead to regrets.
EN: The collocation 'have an impact on' (or 'have a/an [adjective] impact') is used to describe the effect that something has on someone or something else. 'Huge' is used here as an adjective to emphasize the scale of the impact.
Regular exercise can have a positive impact on your health.
EN: This sentence reflects a widely valued philosophy in modern personal development and productivity culture, often associated with concepts like 'Kaizen' (continuous improvement) or 'Atomic Habits'. It emphasizes that consistency and small, daily efforts are more sustainable and effective in the long run than occasional, massive efforts.
EN: The phrasal verb 'turn (something) into (something)' is used to describe a transformation, where one thing is changed or converted into another.
She turned her hobby into a successful business.
EN: The transitional phrase 'In the end' is used as an adverbial modifier at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a final result or conclusion after a series of events.
In the end, they decided to postpone the meeting.
EN: Wh-questions with 'how' are used to ask about the method, manner, or process of doing something. In the present simple tense, the auxiliary verb 'do' is placed before the subject 'you', followed by the base form of the main verb 'start'.
How do you solve this problem?
EN: Direct address is when a speaker calls a person directly by their name. In English, the name of the person being addressed (vocative case) is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma, regardless of whether it appears at the beginning, middle, or end of the sentence.
Where are you going, David?
EN: In Western workplace and academic cultures, asking open-ended questions like 'How do you...?' is a common and polite way to initiate a discussion, seek advice, or learn from a colleague's experience. Addressing colleagues directly by their first name (e.g., 'Emma') is standard practice and fosters a collaborative, egalitarian atmosphere.
EN: The use of sequential adverbs like 'First' to organize thoughts. In English, transition words are commonly used at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a comma, to establish a clear chronological order or structure in speech and writing.
First, we need to gather all the necessary data.
EN: Parallel structure with compound verbs. When a single subject ('I') performs multiple actions, the verbs ('make' and 'set') should share the same tense and form to maintain grammatical balance and clarity.
She opens the book and starts to read.
EN: In Western professional and academic environments, there is a strong cultural emphasis on structured planning and goal-setting (such as SMART goals) before taking action. Starting a statement with 'First' reflects a logical, step-by-step approach highly valued in project management.
EN: The verb 'do' is commonly used as a light verb with the uncountable noun 'research' (do research) to mean 'to investigate' or 'to study'. In English, we do not say 'make research'.
We need to do more research before buying a house.
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'and' connects two parallel verb phrases: 'do research' and 'gather facts'. Both phrases share the same subject 'we' and are in the simple present tense.
She likes to read books and write stories.
EN: The phrase 'take action' is a common collocation meaning to do something to address a situation. 'Take' acts as the main verb, and 'action' is the noun object.
The government must take action to protect the environment.
EN: 'Instead of' is a prepositional phrase meaning 'in place of' or 'rather than'. It is followed by a noun, pronoun, or a gerund (verb-ing), such as 'talking' in this sentence.
We decided to walk instead of taking the bus.
EN: In professional and academic environments, 'taking action' is highly valued over mere discussion. This sentence reflects a proactive work ethic common in modern collaborative cultures.
EN: The subject 'Each of us' is grammatically singular. Even though 'us' is plural, the headword is 'Each', which requires a singular verb. Therefore, we use 'takes' instead of 'take' in the simple present tense.
Each of the students has a unique talent.
EN: The collocation 'take responsibility for something' means to accept duty or blame for a particular task or situation. 'Responsibility' is an uncountable noun here, and 'for' is the preposition used to introduce the task.
She is ready to take responsibility for the new project.
EN: In professional and academic environments in English-speaking cultures, 'taking responsibility' is highly valued. It reflects accountability and proactive teamwork, where each member is expected to own their part of a project rather than waiting for micro-management.
EN: The phrasal verb 'pay attention to' means to focus on or listen to someone or something carefully. 'Attention' acts as the noun object of the verb 'pay', followed by the preposition 'to' to introduce the target of focus.
Please pay attention to the traffic signs.
EN: The determiner 'every' is used to refer to all members of a group of people or things, but it is grammatically singular. Therefore, it must be followed by a singular countable noun (e.g., 'detail', not 'details').
Every student has a unique talent.
EN: In professional and academic settings in English-speaking cultures, 'paying attention to detail' is highly valued and often cited as a key strength in job descriptions and performance reviews. It reflects conscientiousness and a commitment to quality.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'have').
This new technology can improve our daily lives.
EN: The collocation 'have an impact on' is used to describe the effect that something has on someone or something else. 'Impact' is a noun here, and 'on' is the preposition that introduces the target of the impact.
Regular exercise can have a positive impact on your health.
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'meet'). Unlike 'have to', 'must' often expresses an obligation that comes from the speaker's own opinion or internal sense of duty.
We must submit the report by tomorrow morning.
EN: The collocation 'meet a goal' means to successfully achieve or reach a target that has been set. 'Meet' in this context does not mean to encounter a person, but to satisfy a requirement or standard.
The team worked hard to meet their sales goals.
EN: In professional and academic settings in English-speaking countries, meeting 'deadlines' is highly valued and directly tied to personal reliability and professionalism. Missing a deadline without prior communication is often seen as a serious issue.
EN: The collocation 'make a difference' is a common idiomatic expression meaning to have an effect on an event, situation, or person. The adjective 'real' is used here to modify the noun 'difference', emphasizing the authenticity or significance of the impact.
Your generous donation will make a big difference to the charity.
EN: Plural countable nouns (like 'steps') can be used without an article to make general statements. In this sentence, 'Small steps' refers to the general concept of taking minor actions, rather than specific, previously mentioned steps.
Great achievements start with small steps.
EN: The imperative sentence structure is used to give commands, advice, or instructions. It starts with the base form of the verb (in this case, 'Take') and the subject 'you' is implied but omitted.
Start the engine and wait for a minute.
EN: The structure 'Imperative + and + clause' is a common conditional pattern in English, meaning 'If you do X, then Y will happen.' The conjunction 'and' connects the action with its natural consequence.
Study hard, and you will pass the exam.
EN: The phrase 'Take action' is a very common call to action in English-speaking cultures, often used in motivational speeches, marketing, and social campaigns to inspire immediate personal or collective effort.
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Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To do something to achieve a particular purpose or solve a problem.
To have a very important influence or part in something.
To increase knowledge and understanding of a particular issue or situation.
To watch, listen to, or think about something or someone carefully.
To have a significant effect on a situation or a person.