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  1. Noun Phrases  What is a Noun Phrase? A noun phrase is a group of words that work together as a noun . The main word is always a noun , but it can include modifiers like articles , adjectives , or prepositional phrases .  Structure: (Article/Determiner) + (Adjective) + Noun + (Prepositional Phrase)  Examples: The big dog barked. A red apple fell from the tree. My brother’s old guitar is broken. Some interesting books on history are on the shelf. In each example, the bold part is a noun phrase . It acts as the subject or object in the sentence.  2. Articles Articles are words that define a noun as specific or general . There are 3 articles in English:  Definite Article: "the" Refers to a specific noun. Example: The dog in the yard is mine. (a specific dog)  Indefinite Articles: "a" / "an" Refer to any one thing (not specific). Use "a" before consonant sounds: a car , a book Use ...

  Conditionals are sentences that describe a situation and its possible result. They often use the word "if" . The basic structure is: If + condition, result. There are 4 main types of conditionals in English: 1. Zero Conditional 🔹 Use: To talk about general truths or scientific facts. 🔹 Structure: If + present simple, present simple Examples: If you heat water to 100°C, it boils. If it rains, the ground gets wet. 2. First Conditional 🔹 Use: To talk about a real possibility in the future. 🔹 Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb Examples: If I study, I will pass the exam. If it rains tomorrow, we will stay inside. 3. Second Conditional 🔹 Use: To talk about an unreal or unlikely situation in the present or future. 🔹 Structure: If + past simple, would + base verb Examples: If I won the lottery, I would travel the world. If she had more time, she would learn guitar. 4. Third Conditional 🔹 Use: To talk about a past...