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Paf15.02.2024

Mesimi # 1

A. Sentence structure

      Struktura e fjalise.

The parts of a sentence are the subject, verb, object, complement, and adverbial. A statement begins with the subject and the verb. There are five main structures which we can use to make a simple statement.

Pjeset perberese te fjalise jane: kryefjala, folja, kundrinori, complement ( plotesori ) dhe ndajfolja apo rrethanori. Nje fjali deftore pergjithsisht fillon me  nje kryefjale dhe nje folje. Ne gjuhen angleze ka pese struktura te cilat ne mund ti perdorim per te bere nje deklarate te thjeshte.

1  Subject             Verb   
   Kryefjale    +      Folje

    

My arms           are aching
    Something        happened

2. Subject               Verb                  Object   
   Kryefjale      +     Folje        +        Kundrinor

    I                           need                 a rest
    Five people       are moving      the piano

The subject and the object can be a noun, a pronoun 

(e.g. I) or a noun phrase (eg  the piano)

Kryefjala dhe kundrinori mund te jene te shprehur me:

a) emer

b) peremer

c) grup emeror)

3. Subject                Verb                  Complement
    Kryefjale      +      Folje          +      Komplement ( mbiemer ose emer )

   This piano            is                        heavy

   It                            was                    a big problem

The complement can be an adjective (e.g. heavy) or a noun phrase (e.g. a big problem). The complement often comes after be. It can also come after appear, become, get, feel, look, seem, stay or sound.

Per ta patur te qarte se cfare eshte termi "complement", do te ishte me mire te kuptonim se ai vjen menjehere mbas nje forme te foljes 'be'; dmth mund te vije mbas foljes, am is, are, was, were, been, be, being. Ai mund te jete:

a) mbiemer

b) emer

c) grup emeror.

Gjithashtu ai mund te vije edhe mbas foljesh te tilla si: appear, become,get,feel,look,seem, stay, ose sound. Keto folje quhen ndryshe = link verbs. Per keto folje ju mund te shikoni edhe nje mesim te cilin e kemi kaluar disa ore me pare ne keto faqe.

4.  Subject                 Verb                 Adverbial    
     Kryefjale        +     Folje        +      Ndajfolje ose rrethanor

    It                             is                      on my foot.
    Their house          is                       nearby.

An adverbial can be a prepositional phrase (e.g. on my foot) or an adverb (e.g. nearby).

Me fjalen 'adveribial' mund te kuptoni edhe nje shprehje ndajfoljore me parafjale ose nje ndajfolje.

5.  Subject                  Verb                Object                      Object
     Kryefjale      +        Folje        +      Kundrinor        +        Kundrinor 

    It                             ‘s giving           me                            backache.
    David                      bought            Melanie                   a present.

We use two objects after verbs like give and  send.

Ne mund te perdorim dy kundrinore mbas foljesh te tilla si give dhe send.

B. Adverbials

     Ndajfoljoret

We can add adverbials to all the five main structures.

Ne mund t'ju shtojme ndajfoljore ( dmth ndajfolje ose rrethanore ) te pesta llojeve te fjalive te permendura si me siper.

My arms are aching terribly.                        I really need a rest.

Of course this piano is heavy .                    Fortunately their house is nearby .

Verb Tense List

1. Simple Present or Present Simple


e.g., I play, you play, she/he/it plays, we play, they play


2. Present Progressive, Present Continuous, Simple Present Progressive or Simple Present Continuous


e.g., I am playing, you are playing, she/he/it is playing, we are playing, they are playing


3. Simple Past or Past Simple


e.g., I played, you played, he/she/it played, we played, they played


4. Past Progressive, Past Continuous, Simple Past Progressive or Simple Past Continuous


e.g., I was playing, you were playing, she/he/it was playing, we were playing, they were playing


5. Present Perfect or Simple Present Perfect


e.g., I have played, you have played, he/she/it has played, we have played, they have played


6. Present Perfect Progressive or Present Perfect Continuous


e.g., I have been playing, you have been playing, he/she/it has been playing, we have been playing, they have been playing


7. Past Perfect or Simple Past Perfect


e.g., I had played, you had played, he/she/it had played, we had played, they had played


8. Past Perfect Progressive or Past Perfect Continuous


e.g., I had been playing, you had been playing, he/she/it had been playing, we had been playing, they had been playing


9. Simple Future or Future Simple


e.g., I will play, you will play, he/she/it will play, they will play, we will play or I am going to play, you are going to play, he/she/it is going to play, we are going to play, they are going to play


10. Future Progressive, Future Continuous, Simple Future Progressive or Simple Future Continuous


e.g., I will be playing, you will be playing, he/she/it will be playing, they will be playing, we will be playing


11. Future Perfect or Simple Future Perfect


e.g., I will have played, you will have played, he/she/it will have played, they will have played, we will have played


12. Future Perfect Progressive


e.g., I will have been playing, you will have been playing, he/she/it will have been playing, they will have been playing, we will have been playing

Paf04.29.2023

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Here are five golden grammar rules in English:

1. Subject-Verb Agreement: Make sure the subject and verb agree in number and person. For example, "The cat sleeps" is correct, but "The cat sleep" is incorrect.

2. Use of Articles: Use "a" before a word that starts with a consonant sound and "an" before a word that starts with a vowel sound. Use "the" to refer to a specific noun. For example, "an apple" is correct, but "a apple" is incorrect.

3. Punctuation: Use punctuation marks such as commas, periods, and question marks to indicate the structure and meaning of a sentence. For example, "I ate breakfast, and then I went to work" is correct, but "I ate breakfast and then I went to work" (without a comma) can be confusing.

4. Pronouns: Use pronouns to avoid repetition of nouns. Make sure the pronoun agrees with the antecedent in gender, number, and person. For example, "She loves her cat" is correct, but "She loves him cat" is incorrect.

5. Word Order: Use correct word order to convey the intended meaning of a sentence. In English, the subject usually comes before the verb, and adjectives usually come before the noun they modify. For example, "The tall man played soccer" is correct, but "Played the man tall soccer" is incorrect.

By following these golden grammar rules, you can communicate effectively in English and avoid common mistakes.

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Paf04.28.2023

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Here's a test with a mixture of "used to," "would," "be used to," "get used to," "getting used to," and "is getting used to":

1. When I was younger, I ___________ (used to / would) spend my summers at my grandparents' farm.
2. She ___________ (is used to / gets used to) working long hours, so the overtime didn't bother her.
3. I ___________ (am used to / get used to) taking public transportation, so I don't mind the longer commute.
4. They ___________ (used to / would) always go camping in the mountains every summer when they were kids.
5. The new employee ___________ (is getting used to / gets used to) the company culture and procedures.
6. I ___________ (am used to / get used to) the noise from the nearby construction site, but it still bothers me sometimes.
7. She ___________ (used to / would) live in Paris, but she moved to London last year.
8. He ___________ (is getting used to / is used to) working from home after the pandemic forced everyone to switch to remote work.
9. They ___________ (used to / would) always have family dinners on Sundays when they were growing up.
10. The athlete ___________ (is getting used to / is used to) the new training routine that her coach designed for her.

Answers:

1. used to
2. is used to
3. am used to
4. would
5. is getting used to
6. am used to
7. used to
8. is getting used to
9. would
10. is getting used to

In this test, you are asked to choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank. Be careful to pay attention to the context and tense of the sentence to determine which form of the verb is appropriate.

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Paf04.27.2023

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Here are some exercises using "is used to working":

1. She __________ (is used to working) long hours every day, so she wasn't tired after a 12-hour shift at the hospital.
2. He __________ (is used to working) in noisy environments, so he didn't have any trouble concentrating during the construction work outside.
3. The new employee __________ (is used to working) remotely, so he didn't have any problems adjusting to the virtual work environment.
4. They __________ (is used to working) outdoors in all types of weather, so they didn't mind the rain during the outdoor concert.
5. The athlete __________ (is used to working) out every day, so she wasn't surprised when her coach scheduled a double session.

In these exercises, "is used to working" is used to describe a person's regular habit or state of being in relation to their work.

Here are some exercises using "is getting used to":

1. He __________ (is getting used to) the new office layout, but it still feels a bit unfamiliar.
2. She __________ (is getting used to) the cold weather in the northern region, but she still misses the warmer climate of her hometown.
3. The new student __________ (is getting used to) the school's schedule and routines, but it's taking some time to adjust.
4. They __________ (are getting used to) the new diet, but it's been a challenge to stick to it.
5. The musician __________ (is getting used to) playing with a new band, but she's excited about the fresh sound they're creating together.

In these exercises, "is getting used to" is used to describe the ongoing process of adapting to something new.

Here are some exercises using "is used to working":

1. She __________ (is used to working) long hours every day, so she wasn't tired after a 12-hour shift at the hospital.
2. He __________ (is used to working) in noisy environments, so he didn't have any trouble concentrating during the construction work outside.
3. The new employee __________ (is used to working) remotely, so he didn't have any problems adjusting to the virtual work environment.
4. They __________ (is used to working) outdoors in all types of weather, so they didn't mind the rain during the outdoor concert.
5. The athlete __________ (is used to working) out every day, so she wasn't surprised when her coach scheduled a double session.

In these exercises, "is used to working" is used to describe a person's regular habit or state of being in relation to their work.

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Paf04.26.2023

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Here is a chart outlining the differences between "be used to + ing/noun" and "get used to + ing/noun":

	"be used to + ing/noun"	"get used to + ing/noun"
Meaning	Describes a state of familiarity or habit	Describes the process of becoming familiar with something
Examples	I am used to driving on the left side of the road.	It took me a while to get used to the new office layout.
	She is used to working long hours.	We will need to get used to the hot weather in this city.
	They are used to eating spicy food.	He had to get used to waking up early for his new job.
Exercises	1. I ___________ (be) scared of flying until I took a few flights. (use "be used to") <br> 2. It took me a while to ___________ (get used to) the cold weather in this city.
	3. She ___________ (be) used to speaking in public, so she didn't feel nervous. (use "be used to") <br> 4. It will take some time for us to ___________ (get used to) the new software.
	5. They ___________ (be) used to walking to work every day. (use "be used to") <br> 6. I had to ___________ (get used to) the noise in my new apartment.

In terms of differences, "be used to + ing/noun" describes a state of familiarity or habit, while "get used to + ing/noun" describes the process of becoming familiar with something.

Examples:

• "I am used to driving on the left side of the road" means that the speaker is already familiar with and comfortable with driving on the left side of the road.
• "It took me a while to get used to the new office layout" means that the speaker was not initially familiar with the new office layout, but over time they became accustomed to it.

Exercises:

1. I was scared of flying until I took a few flights. (be used to)
2. It took me a while to get used to the cold weather in this city.
3. She was used to speaking in public, so she didn't feel nervous. (be used to)
4. It will take some time for us to get used to the new software.
5. They were used to walking to work every day. (be used to)
6. I had to get used to the noise in my new apartment.

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Paf04.25.2023

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Here is a chart outlining the usage and differences between "used to" and "would":

	"used to"	"would"
Usage	Expresses a past habitual action	Expresses a past action or situation
	or state of being	that was repeated or habitual
Examples	I used to live in New York.	We would always go to the park on
		Saturdays.
	She used to work as a teacher.	He would call me every night before
		bed.
	They used to visit us every year.	My grandmother would knit sweaters
		for all of her grandchildren.
Exercises	1. I ___________ to love playing soccer when I was younger. (use "used to") <br> 2. When I was a child, my parents ___________ take me to the zoo every summer. (use "would")
	3. My grandparents ___________ own a cabin in the mountains. (use "used to") <br> 4. Every evening, we ___________ watch the sunset from our balcony. (use "would")
	5. She ___________ be an avid reader, but now she hardly reads at all. (use "used to") <br> 6. When we were in college, we ___________ go out dancing every weekend. (use "would")

In terms of differences, "used to" is used to describe a past habitual action or state of being that is no longer true in the present. On the other hand, "would" is used to describe a past action or situation that was repeated or habitual.

Examples:

• "I used to live in New York" means that the speaker used to live in New York but no longer does.
• "We would always go to the park on Saturdays" means that going to the park on Saturdays was a regular habit or routine in the past.

Exercises:

1. I used to love playing soccer when I was younger.
2. When I was a child, my parents would take me to the zoo every summer.
3. My grandparents used to own a cabin in the mountains.
4. Every evening, we would watch the sunset from our balcony.
5. She used to be an avid reader, but now she hardly reads at all.
6. When we were in college, we would go out dancing every weekend.

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Paf04.24.2023

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Relative pronouns are pronouns that are used to link a main clause to a subordinate clause. They are used to refer to a noun or pronoun that was mentioned earlier in the sentence. Here is a chart of the most common relative pronouns for level A:

Pronoun	Function	Example
who	Refers to people	The man who lives next door is a doctor.
whom	Refers to people (object)	The woman whom he met yesterday is my neighbor.
which	Refers to things	The book which I borrowed from the library is due next week.
that	Refers to people or things	The car that I bought last month is very reliable.
whose	Shows possession	The woman whose car was stolen called the police.

Note: It's important to teach your students that the use of relative pronouns can be different in certain contexts or sentences, so this chart may not cover all possible uses of relative pronouns.

Here is an example sentence to demonstrate the use of a relative pronoun:

"The teacher, who is very kind, helped the students with their homework."

In this sentence, "who" is a relative pronoun that links the main clause ("The teacher helped the students with their homework") to the subordinate clause ("who is very kind").

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Paf04.23.2023

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Here is a chart explaining the differences between 'whole' and 'all':

Whole	All
Refers to a complete, single unit or entity	Refers to a collection of individual items or members of a group
Used with singular nouns	Used with plural nouns or uncountable nouns
Usually precedes the article 'the'	Can be followed by 'the', 'this', 'that', 'these', 'those', 'my', 'our', etc.

Examples:

1. Whole:

   • I ate the whole pizza by myself.
   • She read the whole book in one day.
   • The whole town gathered to celebrate the festival.

2. All:

   • All the students attended the lecture.
   • She used all the flour to make cookies.
   • All the books on the shelf are mine.

Exercises: Fill in the blanks with 'whole' or 'all'.

1. He spent the _____ day working on his project.
2. _____ my friends are coming to the party.
3. The _____ cake was delicious.
4. _____ the employees received a bonus this year.
5. The _____ family went on vacation together.
6. She finished _____ her homework before dinner.
7. The _____ building was destroyed in the fire.
8. _____ the ingredients are mixed in a bowl.
9. The _____ experience was amazing.
10. _____ of the lights in the room were turned off.

Answers:

1. whole
2. All
3. whole
4. All
5. whole
6. All
7. whole
8. All
9. whole
10. All

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Paf04.22.2023

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Here is a longer version of the fable "The Father and His Two Daughters" by Aesop:

Once upon a time, a wealthy man had two daughters who were always fighting over their inheritance. The older daughter was greedy and selfish, while the younger daughter was kind and generous. The father grew tired of their quarreling and decided to teach them a lesson.

He asked each of them to bring him a bundle of sticks and then tied the bundles together, asking them to break the bundle in half. When they were unable to break the bundle, he untied it and gave each daughter a single stick, which they were easily able to break.

The father then explained to his daughters that they were like the bundle of sticks, stronger when they were united than when they were divided. He urged them to work together and to stop fighting over their inheritance, as they would be much stronger and happier if they were united.

The older daughter, however, was not convinced. She was determined to get her fair share of the inheritance, even if it meant going to court. She hired a lawyer and filed a lawsuit against her younger sister, claiming that she was entitled to more of their father's estate.

The younger daughter was heartbroken by her sister's actions, and she prayed for guidance. One day, a wise man visited her and offered her some advice. He suggested that she offer to share her inheritance with her sister, even though she knew it was unfair. The younger daughter took the wise man's advice and approached her sister with a proposal.

"I know you are upset about the inheritance," she said, "but I am willing to share it with you. I want us to be united and to work together, just like our father taught us."

The older daughter was surprised by her sister's offer, but she accepted it. Together, they divided their inheritance and used it to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.

As they worked together, the two sisters grew closer and their bond became stronger than ever. They realized that their father had been right: there was strength in unity, and they were much happier working together than they ever were when they were fighting over their inheritance.

The moral of the fable is that there is strength in unity, and that we can accomplish more when we work together than when we are divided. It is important to put aside our differences and to work towards a common goal, rather than focusing on our individual desires and needs. We should always strive to be kind and generous, even when it may be difficult or unfair, as it will ultimately lead to greater happiness and fulfillment in our lives.

here are some multiple choice comprehension questions based on the fable "The Father and His Two Daughters" by Aesop:

1. What was the father's problem with his daughters? A) They were lazy and refused to help him. B) They were constantly fighting over their inheritance. C) They were disrespectful and disobedient. D) They were too busy with their own lives to spend time with him.

2. What did the father ask his daughters to bring him? A) A piece of jewelry B) A bundle of sticks C) A valuable artifact D) A rare flower

3. What did the father do with the bundles of sticks that his daughters brought him? A) He burned them in the fireplace. B) He used them to build a house. C) He tied them together and asked his daughters to break the bundle in half. D) He gave them to his servants to use as firewood.

4. What was the moral of the story? A) Greed leads to unhappiness. B) Unity is strength. C) Wealth is not important. D) Fighting is a waste of time.

5. What did the older daughter do when she was not satisfied with her inheritance? A) She went on a trip. B) She hired a lawyer and filed a lawsuit against her younger sister. C) She gave up and moved away. D) She became depressed and stopped eating.

6. What advice did the wise man give to the younger daughter? A) To sue her sister and fight for what was rightfully hers. B) To share her inheritance with her sister, even though it was unfair. C) To run away and start a new life. D) To give up and forget about the inheritance.

7. What was the outcome of the story? A) The sisters continued to fight over their inheritance and never reconciled. B) The younger sister gave in to the older sister's demands. C) The sisters shared their inheritance and worked together. D) The sisters became even more divided and never spoke to each other again.

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Paf04.20.2023

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In English, there are several ways to express future actions or events, including the simple future, future continuous, future perfect, future perfect continuous, and the use of modal verbs.

Here's a chart showing the differences and meanings of each tense:

Tense	Form	Example	Use
Simple future	Subject + "will" + base form of verb	I will walk to work tomorrow.	Future actions or predictions.
Future continuous	Subject + "will be" + present participle (-ing)	I will be walking to work at this time tomorrow.	Ongoing actions in the future.
Future perfect	Subject + "will have" + past participle	By this time next week, I will have walked to work ten times.	Completed actions in the future before another future action.
Future perfect continuous	Subject + "will have been" + present participle (-ing)	By the end of the year, I will have been walking to work for six months.	Ongoing actions in the future before another future action, with a focus on the duration of the action.
Modal verbs	Subject + modal verb + base form of verb	She might walk to work tomorrow.	Expresses probability, possibility, ability, or obligation.

And here are some exercises to practice using these future tenses:

1. Complete the sentences with the correct future tense:

a. I ____________ to work tomorrow. (simple future) b. She ____________ to be walking to work at this time next week. (future continuous) c. They ____________ finished packing by the time we arrive. (future perfect) d. We ____________ walking to work for three hours by the time we get home. (future perfect continuous) e. He ____________ the news by the end of the day. (simple future) f. She ____________ take the day off if she's not feeling well. (modal verb)

2. Choose the correct future tense to complete the sentences:

a. We (will/will be) traveling to Europe next summer. b. They (will have/will have been) living in this city for ten years next month. c. She (might/will) come to the party if she finishes her work on time. d. I (will/will have) finished my project by the end of the week. e. He (will be/will have been) playing soccer for two hours by the time we arrive. f. They (could/will) win the game if they play well.

I hope this helps!

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Paf04.19.2023

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In English, there are four past tenses: simple past, past continuous, past perfect, and past perfect continuous.

Here's a chart showing the differences and meanings of each tense:

Tense	Form	Example	Use
Simple past	Subject + past tense of verb	I walked to work yesterday.	Completed actions in the past.
Past continuous	Subject + "was/were" verb + present participle (-ing)	I was walking to work when it started to rain.	Ongoing actions in the past (interrupted by another action or event).
Past perfect	Subject + "had" + past participle	I had walked to work before it started to rain.	Completed actions before another past action.
Past perfect continuous	Subject + "had been" + present participle (-ing)	I had been walking to work for an hour before it started to rain.	Ongoing actions before another past action, with a focus on the duration of the action.

And here are some exercises to practice using these past tenses:

1. Complete the sentences with the correct past tense:

a. I ____________ to work yesterday. (simple past) b. She ____________ when she saw the accident. (past continuous) c. They ____________ already left by the time we arrived. (past perfect) d. We ____________ for hours before we finally found the right street. (past perfect continuous) e. He ____________ the news and immediately called his family. (simple past) f. She ____________ studying for the exam all night. (past continuous)

2. Choose the correct past tense to complete the sentences:

a. I (saw/had seen) that movie three times already. b. They (were/had been) waiting for the bus for half an hour. c. She (went/had gone) to the store before she realized she forgot her wallet. d. We (were/had been) watching TV when the power went out. e. He (played/had played) soccer since he was a child. f. They (had been/were) living in that house for ten years before they decided to sell it.

I hope this helps!

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Paf04.18.2023

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In English, there are four present tenses: simple present, present continuous, present perfect, and present perfect continuous.

Here's a chart showing the differences and meanings of each tense:

Tense	Form	Example	Use
Simple present	Subject + base form of verb	I walk to work every day.	Repeated actions, general truths/facts, and permanent situations.
Present continuous	Subject + "to be" verb + present participle (-ing)	I am walking to work right now.	Actions happening now or around now (temporary situations).
Present perfect	Subject + "have/has" + past participle	I have walked to work many times.	Actions that started in the past and continue until now (unfinished time period) or past actions with a present result.
Present perfect continuous	Subject + "have/has been" + present participle (-ing)	I have been walking to work a lot lately.	Actions that started in the past and continue until now (unfinished time period) or past actions with a present result, with a focus on the duration of the action.

And here are some exercises to practice using these present tenses:

1. Complete the sentences with the correct present tense:

a. I ____________ to music every day. (simple present) b. She ____________ on her homework right now. (present continuous) c. They ____________ their friends for ten years. (present perfect) d. We ____________ for the same company since 2010. (present perfect) e. He ____________ for a walk every morning. (simple present) f. She ____________ English for three hours. (present perfect continuous)

2. Choose the correct present tense to complete the sentences:

a. I (am/was) watching TV when you called. b. They (have/had) been studying for the exam for three hours. c. She (plays/has played) the guitar since she was ten. d. We (are/were) eating dinner when the phone rang. e. He (is/was) always forgetting his keys. f. They (have been/had been) living in this city for five years.

I hope this helps!

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04. 14. 2023

Past habits – ‘used to’, ‘would’ and the past simple 

Zakone të së shkuarës – ‘isha mësuar të’, ‘do të’ dhe koha e kryer e thjeshtë 

 

   Do you know how to talk about past habits using used to, would and the past simple? Look at these examples to see how used to, would and the past simple are used. 

   A dini si të flisni për zakone të së shkuarës duke përdorur isha mësuar të, do të dhe kohën e kryer të thjeshtë? Shihni këta shembuj për të parë si përdoren isha mësuar të, do të dhe koha e kryer e thjeshtë. 

• They used to live in London. 

• I didn’t use to like olives. 

• We would always go to the seaside for our holidays. 

• But one holiday we went to the mountains instead. 

 

 

 

Try this exercise to test your grammar. 

Provoni këtë ushtrim për të testuar njohuritë tuaja gramatikore. 

 

 

 

  Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. 

  Zgjidhni opsionin e saktë për të plotësuar fjalitë. 

 

When I was young we a)____ in a big house in the countryside. On summer mornings my brother and I b)____ while everyone else was asleep. We c)____ breakfast and then go quietly out of the house to the river. We d)____ hours fishing in a small boat belonging to my grandmother. My brother e)____ the names of all the different types of fish that were in the river. We would often fall asleep in the boat and our father f)____ to find us. But Dad g)____ angry because he had done the same when he was a kid. Once I h)____ an enormous fish. I was so happy! 

 

a)	would live  used to live
b)	used to go fishing  have fished
c)	would have  had
d)	would spend  didn’t use to spend
e)	would know  used to know
f)	would come  was coming
g)	wouldn’t get  didn’t use to get
h)	used to catch  caught

 

 

 

Grammar explanation 

Shpjegimi gramatikor 

   When we talk about things in the past that are not true any more, we can do it in different ways. 

   Kur flasim rreth gjërave të së shkuarës të cilat nuk ekzistojnë më, ne mund të shprehemi në mënyra të ndryshme. 

 

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Used to + infinitive 

Isha mësuar të + paskajore 

   We can use used to to talk about past states that are not true any more. 

   Ne mund të përdorim isha mësuar të për të folur për gjendje të së shkuarës, që nuk janë më të vërteta. 

• We used to live in New York when I was a kid. 

• There didn’t use to be a supermarket there. When did it open? 

• Did you use to have a garden? 

 

   We can also use used to to talk about past habits (repeated past actions) that don’t happen any more. 

   Gjithashtu mund të përdorim isha mësuar të për të folur për zakone të së shkuarës (veprime të përsëritura në të shkuarën), të cilat nuk ndodhin më. 

• I used to go swimming every Thursday when I was at school. 

• She used to smoke but she gave up a few years ago. 

 

used to + infinitive should not be confused with be/get used to + -ing, which has a different meaning. The difference is covered here. 

isha mësuar të + paskajore nuk duhet të ngatërrohet me jam mësuar/mësohem + -ing, e cila ka një kuptim tjetër. Ndryshimi është i mbuluar këtu. 

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Would 

Do të 

   We can use would to talk about repeated past actions that don’t happen any more. 

   Ne mund të përdorim do të për të folur rreth veprimeve të përsëritura në të shkuarën, të cilat nuk ndodhin më. 

• Every Saturday I would go on a long bike ride. 

• My dad would read me amazing stories every night at bedtime. 

 

   Would for past habits is slightly more formal than used to. It is often used in stories. We don’t normally use the negative or question form of would for past habits. Note that we can’t usually use would to talk about past states.  

   Do të për zakonet e të shkuarës është pak më formale se isha mësuar të. Ajo shpesh përdoret në tregime. Ne nuk përdorim normalisht formën negative dhe atë pyetëse të do të për zakone në të shkuarën. Mbani mend se zakonisht nuk mund të përdorim do të për të folur për gjendje të së shkuarës.  

 

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Past simple 

Koha e kryer e thjeshtë 

   We can always use the past simple as an alternative to used to or would to talk about past states or habits. The main difference is that the past simple doesn’t emphasise the repeated or continuous nature of the action or situation. Also, the past simple doesn’t make it so clear that the thing is no longer true. 

   Ne gjithmonë mund të përdorim kohën e kryer të thjeshtë si një alternativë të isha mësuar të apo do të për të folur për gjendje apo zakone të së shkuarës. Ndryshimi kryesor është se koha e kryer e thjeshtë nuk thekson natyrën e përsëritur apo të vazhduar të veprimit apo situatës. Gjithashtu, koha e kryer e thjeshtë nuk e bën shumë të qartë se gjëja nuk është më e vërtetë. 

• We went to the same beach every summer. 

• We used to go to the same beach every summer. 

• We would go to the same beach every summer. 

 

   If something happened only once, we must use the past simple. 

   Nëse diçka ndodhi vetëm një herë, ne duhet të përdorim kohën e kryer të thjeshtë. 

• I went to Egypt in 2014.  

 

 

 

 

Do this exercise to test your grammar again. 

Bëni këtë ushtrim për të testuar sërish njohuritë tuaja gramatikore. 

 

 

  Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. 

  Zgjidhni opsionin e saktë për të plotësuar fjalitë. 

 

I a)___ a really sporty person. In my first year at university, I b)___ for an hour every morning before breakfast. Then I c)___ the university boxing team and I really started to train hard. During that time, I d)___ to spend at least two hours in the gym every day. When I started my training, I e)___ my diet completely. I f)___ three eggs with toast and fruit for breakfast. I g)___ sugar in my tea because it wasn’t on my diet plan. But then I h)___ my arm and that was the end of my boxing career! 

a)	would be  used to be
b)	have run  would run
c)	joined  used to join
d)	would like  used to like
e)	would change  changed
f)	have had  used to have
g)	didn’t use to have  wouldn’t have
h)	would break  broke

 

 

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Here's the English pronunciation of "mnemonics" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): /nɪˈmɑːnɪks/ or /niˈmɑːnɪks/.

"Mnemonika" është termi që përdoret për të përshkruar teknikat ose metodat e përdorura për të ndihmuar njerëzit të mësojnë ose të mbajnë mend informacione. "Mnemonika" përfshin përdorimin e imazheve, të foljes, të numrave dhe të simboleve për të ndihmuar në mbajtjen e mend të informacionit.

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Here are some mnemonics for the verbs you mentioned:

1. Come: "Come, came, come" can be remembered with the phrase "Come to me, came to me, come with me." This phrase emphasizes the idea of movement towards the speaker, which is reflected in the use of the verb "come."

2. Bring: "Bring, brought, brought" can be remembered with the phrase "Bring it here, brought it here, it has been brought here." This phrase emphasizes the idea of movement towards the speaker, which is reflected in the use of the verb "bring."

3. Buy: "Buy, bought, bought" can be remembered with the phrase "I buy, I bought, I have bought a lot." This phrase emphasizes the idea of acquisition or ownership, which is reflected in the use of the verb "buy."

4. Sell: "Sell, sold, sold" can be remembered with the phrase "Sell it quick, sold it quick, it was sold quick." This phrase emphasizes the idea of exchange or transaction, which is reflected in the use of the verb "sell."

5. Drink: "Drink, drank, drunk" can be remembered with the phrase "I drink, I drank, I have drunk a lot of rum." This phrase emphasizes the idea of consumption, which is reflected in the use of the verb "drink."

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Here are some additional mnemonics for the verbs you mentioned:

1. Feel: "Feel, felt, felt" can be remembered with the phrase "I feel happy, I felt happy, I have felt happy many times." This phrase emphasizes the idea of emotions, which is reflected in the use of the verb "feel."

2. Find: "Find, found, found" can be remembered with the phrase "I find it, I found it, I have found it." This phrase emphasizes the idea of discovery, which is reflected in the use of the verb "find."

3. Make: "Make, made, made" can be remembered with the phrase "I make it, I made it, it was made by me." This phrase emphasizes the idea of creation, which is reflected in the use of the verb "make."

4. Do: "Do, did, done" can be remembered with the phrase "I do it, I did it, it is done." This phrase emphasizes the idea of action or completion, which is reflected in the use of the verb "do."

5. Learn: "Learn, learned/learnt, learned/learnt" can be remembered with the phrase "I learn it, I learned it/learnt it, I have learned/learnt a lot." This phrase emphasizes the idea of gaining knowledge or skills, which is reflected in the use of the verb "learn."

6. Teach: "Teach, taught, taught" can be remembered with the phrase "I teach it, I taught it, I have taught many." This phrase emphasizes the idea of imparting knowledge or skills toderstand: "Understand, understood, understood" can be remembered with the phrase "I understand it, I understood it, I have understood it all along." This phrase emphasizes the idea of comprehension or grasping a concept, which is reflected in the use of the verb "understand."

7. Go: "Go, went, gone" can be remembered with the phrase "I go there, I went there, I have gone there many times." This phrase emphasizes the idea of movement or traveling, which is reflected in the use of the verb "go."

8. Cut: "Cut, cut, cut" can be remembered with the phrase "I cut it, I cut it, it has been cut." This phrase emphasizes the idea of separation or removal, which is reflected in the use of the verb "cut."

9. Become: "Become, became, become" can be remembered with the phrase "I become it, I became it, I have become a better person." This phrase emphasizes the idea of transformation or change, which is reflected in the use of the verb "become."

10. Be: "Be, was/were, been" can be remembered with the phrase "I am here, I was/were there, I have been everywhere." This phrase emphasizes the idea of existence or identity, which is reflected in the use of the verb "be."

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Learning irregular verbs can be challenging, but there are several techniques that can help you memorize them:

1. Make a list: Create a list of irregular verbs and review it regularly. You can organize the list alphabetically, by verb group, or by frequency of use.

2. Use flashcards: Write the infinitive form of the verb on one side of a flashcard and the past tense and past participle forms on the other side. Practice going through the flashcards regularly.

3. Practice in context: Use irregular verbs in sentences or write short stories that include them. This will help you practice using the verbs in context and make them more memorable.

4. Use mnemonics: Create a rhyme, song, or image to help you remember the past tense and past participle forms of irregular verbs. For example, you might create a mnemonic for the verb "go" by saying "I went, I've gone, now I know it won't be long."

5. Use technology: There are several apps and online resources available to help you learn and practice irregular verbs, such as Quizlet, Duolingo, and VerbAce.

6. Review regularly: It's important to review irregular verbs regularly in order to keep them fresh in your memory. Set aside a few minutes each day to review your list or practice using the verbs in context.

Remember, learning irregular verbs takes time and practice. Don't get discouraged if you don't remember them all at once. Keep practicing and soon they will become second nature.

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Here are ten simple lessons every teen student should keep in mind:

1. Set goals: Write down what you want to achieve in the short-term and long-term.

2. Manage time: Prioritize your tasks and use your time effectively to accomplish your goals.

3. Focus on learning: Strive to learn and understand concepts, rather than just memorizing facts.

4. Ask questions: Don't be afraid to ask questions in class or seek help from teachers and peers.

5. Practice self-care: Take care of your physical and mental health by getting enough sleep, eating well, and managing stress.

6. Stay organized: Keep track of assignments and due dates, and maintain a tidy workspace.

7. Avoid distractions: Eliminate or minimize distractions like social media, TV, and video games while studying.

8. Build relationships: Develop positive relationships with classmates, teachers, and family members.

9. Be responsible: Take responsibility for your actions and be accountable for your mistakes.

10. Never give up: Persevere through challenges and setbacks, and maintain a positive attitude towards learning and personal growth.

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Me poshte keni nje numur foljesh ne gjuhen angleze te cilat eshte e mira ti mesoni gradualisht gjate ketyre dhjete diteve duke mundesuar cdo dite nga pese folje te reja.

Here's a list of 50 common English verbs with their pronunciation (in IPA) and Albanian equivalents:

1. be (bi) - të jesh (jam, është, jemi, janë)
2. have (hæv) - të kesh (kam, ke, ka, kemi, kanë)
3. do (du) - të bësh (bëj, bën, bëjmë, bëjnë)
4. say (seɪ) - të thuash (them, thua, thotë, themi, thonë)
5. get (get) - të marrësh (marr, merr, merr, marrim, marrin)
6. make (meɪk) - të bësh (bëj, bën, bëjmë, bëjnë)
7. go (goʊ) - të shkosh (shkoj, shkon, shkojmë, shkojnë)
8. know (nəʊ) - të dish (di, din, dimë, dinë)
9. take (teɪk) - të marrësh (marr, merr, merr, marrim, marrin)
10. see (si:) - të shohësh (shoh, sheh, shohim, shohin)
11. come (kʌm) - të vijësh (vij, vjen, vijmë, vijnë)
12. think (θɪŋk) - të mendosh (mendoj, mendon, mendojmë, mendojnë)
13. look (lʊk) - të shikosh (shikoj, shikon, shikojmë, shikojnë)
14. want (wɒnt) - të doësh (dua, do, do, duam, duan)
15. give (gɪv) - të japësh (jap, jep, japim, japin)
16. use (ju:z) - të përdorësh (përdor, përdoron, përdorim, përdorin)
17. find (faɪnd) - të gjesh (gjej, gjen, gjejme, gjejnë)
18. tell (tel) - të tregosh (tregoj, tregon, tregojmë, tregojnë)
19. ask (a:sk) - të pyesësh (pyes, pyet, pyesim, pyesin)
20. work (wə:rk) - të punosh (punoj, punon, punojmë, punojnë)
21. seem (si:m) - të dukesh (dukem, duket, dukemi, dukën)
22. feel (fi:l) - të ndjesh (ndiej, ndjen, ndiejmë, ndiejnë)
23. try (traɪ) - të provosh (provoj, provon, provojmë, provojnë)
24. leave (li:v) - të largohesh (largohem, largohet, largohemi, largohen)
25. call (kɔ:l) - të thërrasësh (thërras, thërras, thërrasim, thërrisni )

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Here are the next 25 most common English verbs with their pronunciation (in IPA) and Albanian equivalents:

26. put (pʊt) - të vendosësh (vendos, vendos, vendosim, vendosin)
27. mean (min) - të doësh të thuash (kam për qëllim, ka për qëllim, kemi për qëllim, kanë për qëllim)
28. keep (kip) - të mbajësh (mbaj, mban, mbajmë, mbajnë)
29. let (let) - të lejosh (lejoj, lejon, lejojmë, lejojnë)
30. begin (bɪˈgɪn) - të fillosh (filloj, fillon, fillojmë, fillojnë)
31. seem (sim) - të dukesh (dukem, duket, dukemi, dukën)
32. help (help) - të ndihmosh (ndihmoj, ndihmon, ndihmojmë, ndihmojnë)
33. talk (tɔk) - të flasësh (flas, flet, flasim, flasin)
34. turn (tə:rn) - të kthehesh (kthehem, kthehet, kthehemi, kthehen)
35. start (stɑ:rt) - të nisësh (nisi, nis, nisim, nisin)
36. show (əʊ) - të tregosh (tregoj, tregon, tregojmë, tregojnë)
37. hear (hɪər) - të dëgjosh (dëgjoj, dëgjon, dëgjojmë, dëgjojnë)
38. play (pleɪ) - të luash (luaj, luan, luajmë, luajnë)
39. run (rʌn) - të vraposh (vrapoj, vrapon, vrapojmë, vrapojnë)
40. move (muv) - të lëvizësh (lëviz, lëviz, lëvizi, lëvizin)
41. like (laɪk) - të pëlqejë (pëlqej, pëlqen, pëlqejmë, pëlqejnë)
42. live (lɪv) - të jetosh (jetoj, jeton, jetojmë, jetojnë)
43. believe (bɪˈliv) - të besosh (besoj, beson, besojmë, besojnë)
44. hold (həʊld) - të mbajësh (mbaj, mban, mbajmë, mbajnë)
45. bring (brɪŋ) - të sjellësh (sjell, sjell, sjellim, sjellin)
46. happen (ˈhæpən) - të ndodhë (ndodh, ndodhin)
47. write (raɪt) - të shkruash (shkruaj, shkruan, shkruaj

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Here's a chart that shows the differences between simple past tense and present perfect tense:

	Simple Past Tense	Present Perfect Tense
Form	Subject + Verb (past tense)	Subject + Have/Has + Verb (past participle)
Use	Completed actions or events	Actions or experiences that started in the past and continue to the present
	with a specific time frame	Actions or experiences that have occurred at an unspecified time in the past
Examples	I walked to work yesterday.	I have seen that movie before.
	She finished her homework	They have been to Europe twice.
	last night.
	He played soccer on Saturday.	I have never tried sushi.
		She has studied French for 5 years.

Here are some example sentences and exercises to illustrate the differences between simple past tense and present perfect tense:

1. Simple Past Tense: I ate breakfast this morning.

Present Perfect Tense: I have already eaten breakfast today.

Explanation: The simple past tense is used to describe an action that was completed in the past, while the present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

2. Simple Past Tense: She visited her grandmother last weekend.

Present Perfect Tense: She has been to her grandmother's house many times.

Explanation: The simple past tense is used to describe an action or event that happened at a specific time in the past, while the present perfect tense is used to describe an action or experience that has occurred at an unspecified time in the past.

3. Simple Past Tense: I saw that movie last night.

Present Perfect Tense: I have seen that movie before.

Explanation: The simple past tense is used to describe an action that was completed in the past, while the present perfect tense is used to describe an action or experience that has occurred in the past and continues to the present.

4. Simple Past Tense: He played basketball in college.

Present Perfect Tense: They have won several championships.

Explanation: The simple past tense is used to describe a completed action or event in the past, while the present perfect tense is used to describe an experience or result that has occurred in the past and continues to the present.

Exercises:

1. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: I __________ (to eat/ate) pizza for dinner last night. a. eat b. ate c. have eaten

Answer: b. ate

2. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: He __________ (to work/has worked) at the same company for 10 years. a. work b. worked c. has worked

Answer: c. has worked

3. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: She __________ (to see/saw) that movie two years ago. a. see b. saw c. has seen

Answer: b. saw

4. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: They __________ (to travel/have traveled) to 10 different countries. a. travel b. traveled c. have traveled

Answer: c. have traveled

5. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: She __________ (to finish/finished) her homework an hour ago. a. finish b. finished c. has finished

Answer: b. finished

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Here's a chart that shows the differences between simple present tense and present perfect tense:

	Simple Present Tense	Present Perfect Tense
Form	Subject + Verb (base form)	Subject + Have/Has + Verb (past participle)
Use	Habitual or repeated actions	Actions completed in the recent past
	General facts or truths	Actions or experiences with no specific time mentioned
	Scheduled or fixed events	Results or consequences of past actions
	Commentary on a narrative	Life experiences or events that continue to the present
Examples	I walk to work every day.	I have lived in New York for 5 years.
	The sun rises in the east.	She has visited 10 countries.
	The concert starts at 8pm.	They have won 3 championships.
	He jumps over the fence.	I have lost my keys.
	She opens the door and enters.	We have already eaten dinner.

Here are some example sentences and exercises to illustrate the differences between simple present tense and present perfect tense:

1. Simple Present Tense: I eat breakfast every day.

Present Perfect Tense: I have already eaten breakfast today.

Explanation: The simple present tense is used to describe habitual or repeated actions, while the present perfect tense is used to describe an action completed in the recent past with no specific time mentioned.

2. Simple Present Tense: The Earth revolves around the Sun.

Present Perfect Tense: I have never been to space.

Explanation: The simple present tense is used to describe general facts or truths, while the present perfect tense is used to describe actions or experiences with no specific time mentioned.

3. Simple Present Tense: The train leaves at 7pm.

Present Perfect Tense: I have missed my train.

Explanation: The simple present tense is used to describe scheduled or fixed events, while the present perfect tense is used to describe the result or consequence of a past action.

4. Simple Present Tense: The hero defeats the villain and saves the day.

Present Perfect Tense: I have lost my keys.

Explanation: The simple present tense is used for commentary on a narrative, while the present perfect tense is used to describe a life experience or event that continues to the present.

Exercises:

1. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: I __________ (to see/seen) that movie before. a. see b. saw c. have seen

Answer: c. have seen

2. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: She __________ (to eat/eats) dinner at 6pm every day. a. eat b. eats c. has eaten

Answer: b. eats

3. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: I __________ (to lose/have lost) my keys and I can't find them. a. lose b. lost c. have lost

Answer: c. have lost

4. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: He __________ (to run/has run) 10 marathons in his life. a. run b. ran c. has run

Answer: c. has run

5. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: The store __________ (to close/has closed) for the day. a. close b. closed c. has closed

Answer: c. has closed

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"The Little Lame Prince" is a classic children's story that tells the tale of Prince Dolor, a young prince who is born with a physical disability that leaves him lame and unable to walk. Despite his disability, Prince Dolor is a kind and intelligent child who is loved by all who know him.

However, tragedy strikes when Prince Dolor's parents die in a riding accident. With no other family to turn to, he is sent to live with his cruel and heartless uncle. His uncle is a cold and calculating man who treats Prince Dolor poorly, keeping him confined to a tower and refusing to allow him to leave or have any contact with the outside world.

One day, while exploring the tower, Prince Dolor discovers a magic cloak that allows him to fly. With the cloak, he is able to escape from the tower and embark on a series of adventures. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including a kind and wise old lady, a talking crow, and a mischievous fairy.

Through his adventures, Prince Dolor learns many valuable lessons about courage, kindness, and the true meaning of happiness. He also discovers that his physical disability is not the result of any medical condition, but rather a curse that was placed on him at birth by a wicked fairy. With the help of his friends, he is able to break the curse and regain the use of his legs.

In the end, Prince Dolor returns to his kingdom as a just and fair ruler. He uses the lessons he learned on his adventures to bring happiness to his people and rule with compassion and kindness.

"The Little Lame Prince" is a heartwarming story that teaches important lessons about perseverance, kindness, and the true meaning of happiness. It has been beloved by children and adults alike for over a century, and continues to be a popular choice for bedtime stories and classroom reading.

Here are some multiple choice questions based on the summary of "The Little Lame Prince":

1. What is the name of the young prince in the story? A) Prince Charming B) Prince Dolor C) Prince Lancelot D) Prince Alexander

2. What physical disability does Prince Dolor have? A) He is blind B) He is deaf C) He is lame and unable to walk D) He has a heart condition

3. Who does Prince Dolor live with after his parents die? A) His grandparents B) His aunt and uncle C) His godparents D) His nanny

4. How does Prince Dolor escape from the tower where he is kept by his uncle? A) He finds a magic wand that transports him outside B) He persuades his uncle to let him go C) He discovers a magic cloak that allows him to fly D) He climbs down a rope that he made himself

5. What lessons does Prince Dolor learn during his adventures? A) Courage, kindness, and the true meaning of happiness B) How to play the piano, speak French, and ride a horse C) How to build a boat, catch fish, and make a fire D) How to sword fight, climb trees, and swim in a river

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 "The Mice in Council" is a fable that tells the story of a group of mice who were constantly being hunted by a cat. One day, they decided to hold a council to come up with a plan to protect themselves.

During the council, one of the mice suggested that they should tie a bell around the cat's neck, so they could hear it coming and run away in time. All the mice agreed that it was a brilliant idea. However, an old mouse stood up and asked, "Who will bell the cat?"

The council fell silent as none of the mice wanted to take on the dangerous task of belling the cat. They realized that coming up with a plan was easy, but executing it was much more difficult. The council ended without a solution, and the mice continued to live in fear of the cat.

Moral of the story: It is easy to propose a solution, but it is much harder to execute it.

Comprehension questions:

1. What was the problem that the mice faced? A. They were lost in the forest. B. They were being hunted by a cat. C. They were running out of food.

2. What was the solution that was suggested during the council? A. They should hide in a hole. B. They should tie a bell around the cat's neck. C. They should move to a new location.

3. What did the old mouse ask during the council? A. Who will bell the cat? B. Who will feed the mice? C. Who will protect the mice?

4. Why did the council end without a solution? A. The mice could not agree on a plan. B. The cat caught the mice before they could implement their plan. C. The mice were too scared to execute the plan.

5. What was the moral of the story? A. It is easy to propose a solution, but it is much harder to execute it. B. It is better to run away than to fight. C. It is always better to take risks.

Answers:

1. B. They were being hunted by a cat.
2. B. They should tie a bell around the cat's neck.
3. A. Who will bell the cat?
4. C. The mice were too scared to execute the plan.
5. A. It is easy to propose a solution, but it is much harder to execute it.

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March 20. 2023

Once upon a time, there was a man who lived on an island that was overrun by mice. The man had managed to survive among the mice for years by building traps and catching them for food.

One day, the man realized that he couldn't keep living like this and decided to leave the island. He built a raft and set out to sea, hoping to find help for his people.

After several days of sailing, he finally came across a major on a nearby island. The man told the major about the problem on his island and offered to bring cats back to the island to get rid of the mice.

The major agreed to the man's proposal and offered him a reward of gold if he succeeded. The man quickly set out to find cats and returned to the island with a group of them.

The cats quickly got to work, hunting and catching the mice all over the island. Within a few weeks, the mice were gone, and the island was once again habitable for humans.

The major was impressed with the man's bravery and resourcefulness and gave him the promised gold as a reward for saving his people from the great amount of mice all around the island. From that day on, the man was celebrated as a hero on the island and lived the rest of his days in peace and prosperity.

Here are a few multiple-choice questions with answers based on the story:

1. What was the problem on the man's island? a. A shortage of food b. An abundance of mice c. A lack of clean water Answer: b. An abundance of mice

2. How did the man survive on the island? a. By building traps and catching the mice for food b. By fishing in the sea c. By trading with passing ships Answer: a. By building traps and catching the mice for food

3. What did the man offer to bring to the island to solve the problem? a. Dogs b. Cats c. Snakes Answer: b. Cats

4. What did the major offer the man in return for solving the problem? a. Silver b. Food c. Gold Answer: c. Gold

5. How did the cats get rid of the mice? a. By building traps and catching them b. By scaring them away c. By hunting and catching them Answer: c. By hunting and catching them

6. How did the man become celebrated on the island? a. By catching fish b. By trading with other islands c. By bringing cats to solve the mouse problem Answer: c. By bringing cats to solve the mouse problem.

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March 19. 2023

Këtu është një tabelë që shpjegon kuptimin dhe përdorimin e peremrave te pacaktuar "some" dhe "any":

	Kuptimi	Pozitiv	Negativ	Pyetje dhe kërkesa
Some	Përcakton një sasi specifike të diçkaje ose dikujt	Unë kam disa mollë.	Unë nuk kam asnjë	A mund të më sjellësh disa?
			mollë.
	Mund të përdoret gjithashtu për ofertat ose sugjerimet	Dëshironi ndonjë ndihmë me atë?	Nuk dua asnjë.	Mund të marr një gotë ujë?
Any	Përcakton çdo sasi, shumësi ose person/e.	A keni ndonjë ide për darkë?	Unë nuk kam asnjë.	Mund të marr ndonjë libër me huazim?
	Mund të përdoret gjithashtu për pyetjet ose kërkesat.	A ka ndonjë djathë në frigorifer?	Nuk ka asnjë qumësht.	Mund të marr ndonjë sheqer?

Diferenca kryesore midis "some" dhe "any" është se "some" përcakton një sasi të caktuar, ndërsa "any" përcakton çdo sasi, shumësi ose person/e. "Some" përdoret në fjaline pozitive dhe ofertat ose sugjerimet, ndërsa "any" përdoret në fjaine negative dhe pyetje ose kërkesa.

Këtu janë disa shembuj që ndihmojnë të ilustrojnë përdorimin e tyre:

• Some:
  • Unë kam disa para në xhepin tim. (përcakton një sasi të caktuar të parave)
  • A dëshironi ndonjë ndihmë me projektin tuaj? (ofertë ose sugjerim)
• Any:
  • Unë nuk kam asnjë ujë më. (përcakton çdo sasi uji)
  • A keni ndonjë plan për fundjavën? (pyetje)

Vlen të theksohet se "some" dhe "any" mund të përdoren me emrat të numurueshëm dhe të pa numurueshëm, dhe mund të përdoren si peremra te pacaktuar.

Shpresoj që kjo ju ndihmon të kuptoni kuptimin dhe përdorimin e "some" dhe "any"! Më thoni në qoftë se keni pyetje të tjera.

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March 18. 2023

 Here is a chart explaining the meaning and usage of the indefinite pronouns "some" and "any":

	Meaning	Positive	Negative	Questions and Requests
Some	Refers to a specific quantity	I have some apples.	I don't have any	Can you bring me some?
	of something or someone.		apples.
	Can also be used to make	Would you like some	I don't want any.	Can I have some water?
	offers or suggestions.	help with that?
Any	Refers to any quantity,	Do you have any	I don't have any.	Can I borrow any books?
	amount or person(s).	ideas for dinner?
	Can also be used to ask	Is there any cheese	There isn't any milk.	Can I have any sugar?
	questions or make requests.	in the fridge?

The main difference between "some" and "any" is that "some" refers to a specific quantity, while "any" refers to any quantity, amount or person(s). "Some" is used in positive sentences and offers or suggestions, while "any" is used in negative sentences and questions or requests.

Here are some examples to help illustrate their usage:

• Some:
  • I have some money in my wallet. (refers to a specific quantity of money)
  • Would you like some help with your project? (offer or suggestion)
• Any:
  • I don't have any water left. (refers to any quantity of water)
  • Do you have any plans for the weekend? (question)

It's also worth noting that "some" and "any" can be used with countable and uncountable nouns, and can be used as determiners or pronouns.

I hope this helps clarify the meaning and usage of "some" and "any" for you! Let me know if you have any further questions.

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March 17. 2023

here are some sentences to help illustrate the difference between "some" and "any" in usage:

1. I need _______ sugar to make this cake. Answer: I need some sugar to make this cake. (refers to a specific quantity of sugar)

2. Do you have _______ suggestions for what we should do this weekend? Answer: Do you have any suggestions for what we should do this weekend? (refers to any quantity of suggestions)

3. I have _______ free time tomorrow afternoon. Answer: I have some free time tomorrow afternoon. (refers to a specific quantity of free time)

4. I don't have _______ milk for my cereal. Answer: I don't have any milk for my cereal. (refers to any quantity of milk)

5. Could you please bring me _______ water? Answer: Could you please bring me some water? (refers to a specific quantity of water)

6. I don't have _______ plans for this evening. Answer: I don't have any plans for this evening. (refers to any quantity of plans)

7. Can you give me _______ information about the job? Answer: Can you give me some information about the job? (refers to a specific quantity of information)

8. I'm looking for _______ new books to read. Answer: I'm looking for some new books to read. (refers to a specific quantity of books)

9. Are there _______ good restaurants in this area? Answer: Are there any good restaurants in this area? (refers to any quantity of good restaurants)

10. I have _______ friends coming over for dinner tonight. Answer: I have some friends coming over for dinner tonight. (refers to a specific quantity of friends)

I hope these examples help illustrate when to use "some" and "any" in different contexts! Let me know if you have any questions

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March 16. 2023

Here's a story that relates to the saying "Don't give people a value they don't deserve. Everyone is expendable."

Story:

Once upon a time, there was a man named John who worked as a manager at a big company. John was a hard worker and expected the same from his team. He often praised his top-performing employees and gave them special treatment, such as bonuses and promotions. However, he paid little attention to those who were not performing as well. He saw them as expendable and not deserving of his time or attention.

One day, the company faced financial difficulties and had to lay off some employees. To his surprise, John's top performers were among those who were let go. It turned out that the company valued their skills, but not enough to keep them on during tough times. John realized that he had been wrong in his thinking. He had given his top-performing employees a value that they didn't deserve, and had neglected the others who also had value.

Multiple choice questions:

1. What is the meaning of the saying "Don't give people a value they don't deserve. Everyone is expendable"?

A. It means that everyone is valuable and deserves respect. B. It means that only some people are valuable and deserve respect. C. It means that people should be given more value than they deserve. D. It means that people are only valuable when they are useful.

Answer:

2. What was John's attitude towards his top-performing employees?

A. He saw them as expendable. B. He praised them and gave them special treatment. C. He neglected them. D. He didn't pay attention to them.

Answer:

3. What happened when the company faced financial difficulties?

A. John's top-performing employees were given bonuses. B. John's top-performing employees were promoted. C. John's top-performing employees were laid off. D. John's underperforming employees were laid off.

Answer:

4. What did John realize after the company faced financial difficulties?

A. He had been wrong in his thinking. B. He had been right in his thinking. C. He didn't care about the layoffs. D. He deserved a promotion.

Answer:

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paf03.15.2023

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"Have to" and "must" are both modal verbs that express obligation or necessity, but they have some differences in their usage.

"Have to" is more commonly used in everyday speech, and it expresses a strong external obligation or requirement. It is often used to talk about rules, laws, or instructions that must be followed. "Must" is a bit stronger and more formal, and it expresses a personal obligation or moral imperative. It is often used to give advice, make recommendations, or express personal opinions.

Here are a few examples to illustrate the difference:

• You have to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. (This is a rule or law that must be followed.)
• You must take care of your health. (This is a personal recommendation or opinion.)
• I have to finish this report by tomorrow. (This is an external deadline or requirement.)
• You must try the seafood here. It's amazing. (This is a personal recommendation or suggestion.)

Exercise:

Fill in the blanks with either "have to" or "must".

1. You _______ follow the safety guidelines when using the power tools.
2. We _______ arrive at the airport at least two hours before our flight.
3. I _______ apologize for my mistake and make it right.
4. She _______ be exhausted after working all night.
5. You _______ not forget to lock the door when you leave.

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paf03.14.2023

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Write a paragraph about your mother:

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paf03.13.2023

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To write a sentence in English, keep the following in mind:

1. Grammar - Make sure that your sentence is grammatically correct. This includes using the correct verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and proper sentence structure.

2. Clarity - Make sure that your sentence is clear and easy to understand. Avoid using overly complex vocabulary or sentence structures that can confuse the reader.

3. Punctuation - Use proper punctuation to help clarify the meaning of your sentence. This includes using commas, periods, and other punctuation marks correctly.

4. Conciseness - Try to make your sentence as concise as possible. Avoid using unnecessary words or phrases that do not add to the meaning of the sentence.

5. Variety - Use a variety of sentence structures and lengths to make your writing more interesting and engaging.

6. Context - Make sure that your sentence makes sense in the context of the larger piece of writing. Your sentence should flow smoothly and fit in with the overall message that you are trying to convey.

By keeping these things in mind, you can write effective and engaging sentences that are clear, concise, and easy to understand.

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Për të shkruar një fjali në anglisht, mbani në mend këto gjëra:

Gramatikë - Sigurohuni që fjalët tuaja janë gramatikalisht të sakta. Kjo përfshin përdorimin e kohës së duhur të foljes, marrëveshjen mes subjektit dhe foljes, dhe strukturën e duhur të fjalëve.

Klariteti - Sigurohuni që fjalët tuaja janë të qarta dhe të lehta për tu kuptuar. Avoidoni përdorimin e fjalëve ose strukturave të fjalive shumë të kompleksa që mund të ngatërrojnë lexuesin.

Nënkuptimi - Përdorni nënkuptimin e duhur për të ndihmuar në kuptimin e fjalëve tuaja. Kjo përfshin përdorimin e shenjave të interpunktit që ndihmojnë në sqarimin e kuptimeve të fjalëve tuaja.

Konciziteti - Përpjekuni për të bërë fjalët tuaja sa më të shkurtër të jetë e mundur. Avoidoni përdorimin e fjalëve ose frazave të panevojshme që nuk shtojnë në kuptimin e fjalëve tuaja.

Varieteti - Përdorni një varietet të strukturave të fjalëve dhe gjatësive për të bërë shkrimin tuaj më interesant dhe tërheqës.

Konteksti - Sigurohuni që fjalët tuaja kanë kuptim në kontekstin e shkrimit të madh. Fjalët tuaja duhet të kenë një rrjedhë të shkurtër dhe të përshtaten me mesazhin e përgjithshëm që po përpiqeni të përcillni.

Duke mbajtur këto gjëra në mend, mund të shkruani fjalët e efektshme dhe tërheqëse që janë të qarta, të shkurtra dhe të lehta për tu kuptuar.

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paf03.11.2023

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To write a paragraph in English, follow these steps:

1. Choose a topic - Decide on the topic that you want to write about. Make sure it is something that you are interested in and have some knowledge about.

2. Write a topic sentence - Start your paragraph with a clear and concise topic sentence that introduces the main idea or point of the paragraph.

3. Provide supporting details - Use specific examples, facts, and details to support your topic sentence. Make sure that your supporting details are relevant and help to explain or illustrate your main point.

4. Use transitional words and phrases - Use transitional words and phrases to connect your ideas and make your paragraph flow smoothly. Examples of transitional words and phrases include "however," "therefore," "in addition," and "furthermore."

5. Conclude your paragraph - End your paragraph with a concluding sentence that summarizes your main point and leads into the next paragraph.

6. Edit your paragraph - After you have written your paragraph, take some time to edit and revise it. Check for spelling and grammar errors, and make sure that your paragraph is clear, concise, and easy to read.

Remember that a paragraph should be focused on one main idea or point, and should be well-organized with supporting details that help to explain or illustrate that point. With practice and patience, you can become a skilled writer of English paragraphs.

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Për të shkruar një paragraf në anglisht, ndiqni këta hapa:

Zgjidhni një temë - Vendosni për temën që dëshironi të shkruani. Sigurohuni që është diçka që ju intereson dhe keni dijeni për të.

Shkruani një fjali kryesore- Filloni paragrafin tuaj me një fjalëkalim teme të qartë dhe të shkurtër që paraqet ideën kryesore ose pikën e paragrafit.

Sigurohuni që ofroni detaje mbështetëse - Përdorni shembuj specifike, fakte dhe detaje për të mbështetur fjalëkalimin tuaj teme. Sigurohuni që detajet mbështetëse janë relevante dhe ndihmojnë për të shpjeguar ose ilustruar pikën tuaj kryesore.

Përdorni fjalëkalime dhe fraza tranzicionale - Përdorni fjalëkalime dhe fraza tranzicionale për të lidhur idete tuaja dhe për të bërë që paragrafi juaj të rrjedhë lehtësisht. Shembuj të fjalëkalimeve dhe frazave tranzicionale përfshijnë "megjithatë", "prandaj", "sidoqoftë", "përveç kësaj" dhe "ndërsa".

Përfundoni paragrafin tuaj - Përfundoni paragrafin tuaj me një fjalëkalim përfundimtar që përmbledh pikën tuaj kryesore dhe udhëheq në paragrafin tjetër.

Redaktoni paragrafin tuaj - Pasi keni shkruar paragrafin tuaj, merrni disa minuta për ta redaktuar dhe ta rishikoni. Kontrolloni për gabime të drejshkrimit dhe gramatikore, dhe sigurohuni që paragrafi juaj është i qartë, i shkurtër dhe i lehtë për t'u lexuar.

Kujtoni se një paragraf duhet të jetë i fokusuar në një ide kryesore ose pikë, dhe duhet të jetë i mirë-organizuar me detaje mbështetëse që ndihmojnë për të shpjeguar ose ilustruar atë pikë. Me praktikë dhe durim, mund të bëheni një shkrimtar i aftë i paragrafeve anglisht.

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paf03.10.2023

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Write your own paragraph about parents.

Parents play an important role in the lives of their children. They are the first teachers, caregivers, and role models that we encounter. From infancy, parents provide us with love, support, and guidance. They teach us basic skills such as walking and talking, and help us to develop a sense of self-esteem and confidence. As we grow older, parents continue to be an important source of emotional support and encouragement. They help us to navigate the challenges of adolescence and provide us with advice and guidance as we begin to make our way in the world. Parents are an invaluable resource, and their love and support are essential for a happy and fulfilling life. We should always appreciate the sacrifices and hard work that our parents put into raising us, and strive to be the best that we can be in order to make them proud.

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Paf03.09.2023

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Koha e kryer e plote - Past perfect tense

Në gjuhën shqipe, past perfect tense quhet "koha e kryer e plote". Ky kohë tregon një ngjarje të kryer në të kaluarën para një ngjarjeje të caktuar në të kaluarën.

Past perfect tense krijohet duke përdorur foljen ndihmëse "kam pasur" (had) dhe pjesën e dytë të foljes (past participle) të foljes kryesore. Forma e trete e foljes (past participle) krijohet duke shtuar "-ed" në fund të formës së parë të foljes (base form) për foljet e rregullta. Për foljet e crregullta, pjesa e trete e foljes është e caktuar në një listë të foljeve të crregullta.

Këtu është një shembull i një fjaleje në past perfect tense në shqip:

Unë kisha shkuar në kinema para se fillonte filmi. (I had gone to the cinema before the movie started.)

Në këtë rast, "kisha shkuar" është forma e past perfect tense, e cila tregon një veprim që ishte kryer para një ngjarjeje të caktuar në të kaluarën ("para se fillonte filmi").

Paf03.08.2023

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The past perfect tense is formed using the auxiliary verb "had" and the past participle of the main verb. The past participle of regular verbs is formed by adding "-ed" to the base form of the verb. The past participle of irregular verbs can be found in a list of irregular verbs.

Here is a chart showing the formation of past perfect tense:

Pronoun	Auxiliary verb	Past participle	Example sentence
I	had	visited	I had visited my friend before I went to the party.
You	had	walked	You had walked to the store before it started raining.
He/She/It	had	finished	He had finished his homework before he watched TV.
We	had	eaten	We had eaten breakfast before we left for work.
You	had	studied	You had studied for the exam before you took it.
They	had	traveled	They had traveled to Europe before they got married.

Note that the past perfect tense describes an action that was completed before another past action or time.

Paf03.07.2023

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Here is a chart that shows the differences between the simple past tense and past participle tense in English:

Verb	Simple past tense	Past participle tense
Be	Was/Were	Been
Go	Went	Gone
Eat	Ate	Eaten
Drink	Drank	Drunk
Write	Wrote	Written
Break	Broke	Broken
Run	Ran	Run
Fly	Flew	Flown
Give	Gave	Given
See	Saw	Seen
Have	Had	Had
Do	Did	Done

Simple past tense is used to describe a completed action in the past. It is formed by adding "-ed" to the base form of regular verbs, or by using the second form of irregular verbs. It is commonly used to talk about a specific point in time or a duration in the past.

Past participle tense is used with auxiliary verbs to form the present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect tenses. It is also used as an adjective or a noun in some cases. It is formed by adding "-ed" to the base form of regular verbs or by using the third form of irregular verbs.

Note that there are some verbs in English that have irregular simple past and past participle forms, and these verbs must be memorized separately.

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Paf03.06.2023

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Këtu është një tabelë që tregon dallimet midis tenseve të kaluara të thjeshta (simple past) dhe tenseve të kaluara të pjesëmarrës (past participle) në anglisht, së bashku me përkthimin e tyre në shqip:

Folje	Tense i kaluar i thjeshtë	Tense i kaluar i pjesëmarrës
Qenë	Ishin/Jetuan	Qenë
Shkoj	Shkova	Shkuar
Ha	Haova/Hova	Hëngra/Era
Pij	Piova	Pi
Shkruaj	Shkrova	Shkruar
Thyj	Thova/Thyera	Thyer/Tuajur
Vrapoj	Vrapova	Vrapuar
Fluturoj	Fluturova	Fluturuar
Jap	Dhashë	Dhënë
Shoh	Pashë	Parë
Kam	Kisha/Ka	Pasur
Bëj	Bëra	Bërë

Koha e kaluar e thjeshtë përdoret për të përshkruar një veprim të kryer në të kaluarën. Formohet duke shtuar "-ed" në fund të formës së parë të foljes (base form) për foljet e rregullta, ose duke përdorur formën e dytë të foljeve të crregullta. Përdoret për të folur rreth një pikë të caktuar në kohë ose një periudhe në të kaluarën.

Tense i kaluar i pjesëmarrës përdoret me foljet ndihmëse për të formuar tense të tashme perfekte, tense të kaluara perfekte dhe tense të ardhshme perfekte. Përdoret gjithashtu si një mbiemer ose një emër në disa raste. Formohet duke shtuar "-ed" në fund të formës së parë të foljes për foljet e rregullta, ose duke përdorur formën e tretë të foljeve të parregullta.

Vërejtje: Në anglisht ka disa folje që kanë forma të padukshme të tenseve të kaluara të thjeshta dhe të pjesëmarrës, dhe këto folje duhet të memorizohen veçmas.

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Paf03.06.2023

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Here is a basic chart of the verb forms in English:

Tense	Example of "to walk"	Affirmative Example	Negative Example	Interrogative Example
Present	I walk	I walk	I do not walk	Do I walk?
Present	You walk	You walk	You do not walk	Do you walk?
Present	He/She/It walks	He/She/It walks	He/She/It does not walk	Does he/she/it walk?
Present	We walk	We walk	We do not walk	Do we walk?
Present	They walk	They walk	They do not walk	Do they walk?
Past	I walked	I walked	I did not walk	Did I walk?
Past	You walked	You walked	You did not walk	Did you walk?
Past	He/She/It walked	He/She/It walked	He/She/It did not walk	Did he/she/it walk?
Past	We walked	We walked	We did not walk	Did we walk?
Past	They walked	They walked	They did not walk	Did they walk?
Future	I will walk	I will walk	I will not walk	Will I walk?
Future	You will walk	You will walk	You will not walk	Will you walk?
Future	He/She/It will walk	He/She/It will walk	He/She/It will not walk	Will he/she/it walk?
Future	We will walk	We will walk	We will not walk	Will we walk?
Future	They will walk	They will walk	They will not walk	Will they walk?

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Here is an example of a chart that can help you all visualize the different verb forms in English:

Verb Form	Example
Base Form (Infinitive)	to be
Present Simple	I am
Present Continuous	I am being
Present Perfect	I have been
Present Perfect Continuous	I have been being
Past Simple	I was
Past Continuous	I was being
Past Perfect	I had been
Past Perfect Continuous	I had been being
Future Simple	I will be
Future Continuous	I will be being
Future Perfect	I will have been
Future Perfect Continuous	I will have been being

You can use this chart to help youselves understand the different forms of a verb and how they are used in different tenses. You can also use visual aids such as diagrams to help you see the relationship between the different verb forms and how they are used in different contexts. For example, you can draw a timeline to show the different tenses and how they are used to describe actions in the past, present, and future.

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Paf03.04.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Hi there, here's a short story to help you start learning English:

"The Lost Wallet"

One sunny day, Sarah went to the park to enjoy the warm weather. As she was walking on the path, she suddenly realized that her wallet was missing from her pocket.

Feeling worried and upset, she searched the area around her, but the wallet was nowhere to be found. She asked some nearby people if they had seen it, but no one had.

Feeling hopeless, Sarah decided to sit on a bench and rest for a moment. As she sat there, a little girl approached her and asked, "Excuse me, is this your wallet?"

To Sarah's surprise, the little girl held out her missing wallet. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Sarah thanked the little girl and asked her how she had found it.

The little girl explained that she had seen the wallet lying on the ground and decided to pick it up and look inside. When she saw Sarah's name and address on her ID, she knew she had to return it to her.

Feeling grateful and relieved, Sarah gave the little girl a big hug and thanked her once again. She learned a valuable lesson that day about the kindness of strangers and the importance of keeping track of her belongings.

The end.

I hope you enjoyed the story!

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Paf03.03.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Adverb of Frequency	Usage	Example
Always	Used to describe something that happens all the time, without exception.	She always wakes up at 6 AM.
Usually	Used to describe something that happens most of the time.	I usually take a walk in the park after dinner.
Often	Used to describe something that happens frequently, but not all the time.	He often forgets his keys at home.
Sometimes	Used to describe something that happens occasionally, but not regularly.	Sometimes I like to watch a movie instead of going out.
Rarely	Used to describe something that happens infrequently.	She rarely eats fast food.
Hardly ever	Used to describe something that almost never happens.	He hardly ever goes to the gym.
Never	Used to describe something that does not happen at any time.	I never eat sushi.

These adverbs can be used in various tenses and with different types of verbs to describe how often something happens or how likely it is to happen. It's important to note that these adverbs are subjective and can vary based on an individual's perception of frequency.

Ndajfoljet e Frekuencës	Përdorimi	Shembull
Gjithmonë (Always)	Përdoret për të përshkruar diçka që ndodh gjithmonë, pa përjashtim.	Ajo gjithmonë zgjohet në orën 6 të mëngjesit.
Zakonisht (Usually)	Përdoret për të përshkruar diçka që ndodh shumicën e kohës.	Zakonisht shkoj për një shëtitje në park pas darkës.
Shpesh (Often)	Përdoret për të përshkruar diçka që ndodh shpesh, por jo gjithmonë.	Ai shpesh harrohet qelsat në shtëpi.
Ndonjëherë (Sometimes)	Përdoret për të përshkruar diçka që ndodh rastësisht, por jo rregullisht.	Ndonjëherë më pëlqen të shoh një film në vend që të dal.
Rrallë (Rarely)	Përdoret për të përshkruar diçka që ndodh rrallë.	Ajo rrallë ha ushqim të shpejtë.
Shumë rrallë (Hardly ever)	Përdoret për të përshkruar diçka që ndodh shumë rrallë.	Ai shumë rrallë shkon në palestër.
Asnjëherë (Never)	Përdoret për të përshkruar diçka që nuk ndodh në asnjë kohë.	Unë kurrë nuk ha sushi.

Këto ndajfolje të frekuencës mund të përdoren në kohë të ndryshme dhe me lloje të ndryshme të foljeve për të përshkruar se sa shpesh ndodh diçka ose sa e mundshme është të ndodhë. Është e rëndësishme të vini re se këto ndajfolje janë subjektivë dhe mund të ndryshojnë bazuar në perceptimin e një individi për frekuencën.

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paf03.02.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Hi there, verb forms janë mënyra se si foljet ndryshojnë në të gjitha kohët dhe modalitetet në anglisht. Ata ndryshojnë në baza të ndryshme të formatit të tyre në varësi të kohës dhe modalitetit. Ka kater mënyra kryesore të foljeve në anglisht: infinitiv, past tense ,past participle dhe present participle.

Infinitivi është forma e parë e një folje, që nuk është ndryshuar nga koha, mënyra apo numri. Shembulli i një infinitivi është "to be".

Past Tense janë formacionet e foljeve që tregojnë kohën e veprimit. Past tense eshte njekohesisht edhe forme foljore por edhe kohe e caktuar foljore kur kryhet nje veprim i caktuar..

Pjesa tjetër e verb forms janë participles. Participles janë forma të ndryshme të fjalëve të verbit që përdoren si pjesë e fjalëve të njëjta ose të ndryshme. Ka dy lloje të participleve në anglisht: present participle dhe past participle.

Present participle ndryshon nga infinitivi duke shtuar "-ing" në fund të fjalës. Për shembull, "be" bëhet "being". Past participle ndryshon nga infinitivi duke shtuar "-ed" në fund të fjalës në rastet e shumicës së verbeve. Për shembull, "walk" bëhet "walked".

Për të kuptuar më mirë format efoljeve në anglisht, duhet të jeni i njohur me mënyrat e ndryshimit të tyre në kohë dhe modalitet. Njohja e tenseve dhe përdorimi i tyre në kohë të duhur, mund t'ju ndihmojë në njohjen e mëtejshme të gjuhës anglisht dhe përmirësimin e aftësive tuaja në komunikim.

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Hi everyone! Verb forms in English refer to the various ways that verbs can change in different tenses and moods. They change in different ways based on their tense and mood. There are three main types of verb forms in English: infinitive, tense, and participle.

The infinitive is the base form of a verb, which is not changed by tense, mood, or number. An example of an infinitive is "to be."

Tense forms are verb formations that show the time of the action. All time frames, such as present simple, past continuous, etc., are part of the tense forms.

The other part of verb forms are participles. Participles are different forms of verbs that are used as parts of the same or different words. There are two types of participles in English: present participle and past participle.

Present participle changes from the infinitive by adding "-ing" to the end of the word. For example, "be" becomes "being." Past participle changes from the infinitive by adding "-ed" to the end of the word in most cases. For example, "walk" becomes "walked."

To better understand verb forms in English, you need to be familiar with how they change in tense and mood. Knowing the tenses and using them at the right time can help you further understand the English language and improve your communication skills.

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paf03.01.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Hi there, këtu është një tabelë që shpjegon përdorimin e modalit "must", "can", "may" dhe "might" në anglisht dhe përkthimin e tyre në shqip:

Modal Verb	Përdorimi në anglisht	Përkthimi në shqip
Must	Përdoret për të treguar detyrim, nevojë ose siguri	Duhet, duhet të, nuk mund të mos
Can	Përdoret për të treguar aftësi ose mundësi	Mund, mund të
May	Përdoret për të treguar mundësi ose leje	Mund, mund të
Might	Përdoret për të treguar mundësi të vogla ose mos-siguri	Mund, mund të, mund të mos

Në anglisht, "must" përdoret për të treguar detyrim, nevojë ose siguri, "can" përdoret për të treguar aftësi ose mundësi, "may" përdoret për të treguar mundësi ose leje, dhe "might" përdoret për të treguar mundësi të vogla ose mos-siguri.

Në shqip, për të përkthyer këto modalitete, përdoren shprehje të ndryshme. Për shembull:

• "Must" mund të përkthehet me "duhet", "duhet të", ose "nuk mund të mos". Për shembull, "I must study for the test" mund të përkthehet si "Duhet të mësoj për provën".
• "Can" mund të përkthehet me "mund" ose "mund të". Për shembull, "I can speak English fluently" mund të përkthehet si "Mund të flas anglisht pa vështirësi".
• "May" mund të përkthehet me "mund" ose "mund të". Për shembull, "May I go to the bathroom?" mund të përkthehet si "Mund të shkoj në banje?"
• "Might" mund të përkthehet me "mund", "mund të", ose "mund të mos". Për shembull, "I might go to the party tonight" mund të përkthehet si "Mund të shkoj në festë sot në mbrëmje".

Shpresoj që kjo tabelë dhe shpjegime të ndihmojnë në kuptimin e përdorimit të modaliteteve në anglisht dhe përkthimin e tyre në shqip.

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paf02.28.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Hi there students, këtu është një tabelë që shpjegon përdorimin e foljeve modale "must", "can", "may" dhe "might" në anglisht, si dhe disa ushtrime për të treguar dallimet mes tyre:

Modal Verb	Përdorimi në anglisht	Shembuj
Must	Përdoret për të treguar detyrim, nevojë ose siguri	I must study for the test. (Duhet të mësoj për provën.)<br> You must wear a seatbelt in the car. (Duhet të vesh një rrip sigurie në makinë.)
Can	Përdoret për të treguar aftësi ose mundësi	I can play the piano. (Mund të luaj pianon.)<br> She can't swim. (Ajo nuk mund të notojë.)
May	Përdoret për të treguar mundësi ose leje	May I borrow your book? (Mund të marr librin tënd?)<br> You may leave early today. (Mund të shkosh herët sot.)
Might	Përdoret për të treguar mundësi të vogla ose mos-siguri	She might come to the party. (Ajo mund të vijë në festë.)<br> I might not have time tomorrow. (Mund të mos kem kohë nesër.)

Ushtrime:

1. Përdorni "must" për të shprehur detyrimin në këto fraza:

   • You _______ clean your room before you go out to play. (duhet të pastroni dhomën tuaj para se të dilni të luani)
   • We _______ be on time for the meeting. (duhet të jemi në kohë për takimin)
   • They _______ study for the exam. (duhet të mësojnë për provën)

   Përgjigje e mundshme:

   • must
   • must
   • must

2. Përdorni "can" ose "can't" për të treguar aftësinë ose mungesën e saj në këto fraza:

   • I _______ speak Spanish fluently. (mund të flas spanjisht pa vështirësi)
   • He _______ ride a bike. (mund të shkojë me biçikletë)
   • She _______ cook very well. (nuk mund të gatuajë shumë mirë)

   Përgjigje e mundshme:

   • can
   • can
   • can't

3. Përdorni "may" për të kërkuar leje ose për të treguar mundësi në këto fraza:

   • _______ I borrow your pencil, please? (mund të marr lapsin tënd, ju lutem?)
   • You _______ leave work early today. (mund të largohesh nga puna herët sot)
   • He _______ be late for the meeting. (mund të vonohet për takimin)

   Përgjigje e mundshme:

   • May
   • may

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paf02.27.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Here's a chart comparing the simple past and past continuous tenses:

Tense	Simple Past	Past Continuous
Form	Regular: Verb + ed / Irregular: 2nd form	Was/were + Verb + ing
Usage	Completed actions in the past	Ongoing actions in the past
Signal Words	yesterday, last week, ago, etc.	while, when, as, etc.
Examples	I ate breakfast at 7am.	I was eating breakfast when he called.
	She studied for the test last night.	She was studying when the power went out.
	He walked to the park yesterday.	He was walking to the park when it started raining.
Similarities	Both tenses refer to actions that took place in the past.	Both tenses can be used to describe actions that were interrupted by another action or event.
	Both tenses can be used to describe actions that were taking place at the same time.	Both tenses can be used to describe actions that were repeated in the past.
Differences	Simple past is used for completed actions, while past continuous is used for ongoing actions.	Simple past is used to describe actions that happened at a specific time, while past continuous is used to describe actions that were taking place over a period of time.
	Simple past usually doesn't emphasize the duration of an action, while past continuous does.	Simple past is not used for ongoing or continuous actions, while past continuous is.

As you can see, both tenses have similarities, such as referring to actions in the past and being used to describe interrupted actions. However, they also have important differences in terms of their usage, signal words, and forms. It's important to understand these differences in order to use the tenses correctly and effectively in communication.

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paf02.27.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Këtu është një tabelë që krahason kohën e thjeshte të kaluar dhe kohën e vazhdueshme të shkuar:

Koha	Simple Past	Past Continuous
Forma	Rregullore: Folje + ed / Jo rregullore: Forma e dytë	Ishte / ishin + Folje + ing
Përdorimi	Veprimet e përfunduara në të kaluarën	Veprimet e vazhdueshme në të kaluarën
Fjalë Sinjal	Dje, javën e kaluar, para, etj.	Ndërsa, kur, si, etj.
Shembuj	Unë ha mëngjes në ora 7.	Unë po ha mëngjesin kur ai telefonoi.
	Ajo studioi për provën të mbrëmjen e kaluar.	Ajo po studionte kur u fik drita.
	Ai shkonte në park dje.	Ai po ecte në park kur filluan shiu.
Ngjashmëritë	Të dy kohërat referohen në veprime që ndodhën në të kaluarën.	Të dy kohërat mund të përdoren për të përshkruar veprime që u ndërprem nga një veprim tjetër ose ngjarje.
	Të dy kohërat mund të përdoren për të përshkruar veprime që po ndodhin në të njëjtën kohë.	Të dy kohërat mund të përdoren për të përshkruar veprime që u përsëritën në të kaluarën.
Dallimet	Koha e thjeshtë e kaluar përdoret për veprime të përfunduara, ndërsa koha e vazhdueshme e kaluar përdoret për veprime të vazhdueshme.	Koha e thjeshtë e kaluar përdoret për të përshkruar veprime që ndodhën në një kohë të caktuar, ndërsa koha e vazhdueshme e kaluar përdoret për të përshkruar veprime që po ndodhin për një periudhë kohe.
	Koha e thjeshtë e kaluar zakonisht nuk thekson kohëzgjatjen e një veprimi, ndërsa koha e vazhdueshme e kaluar e bën këtë.	Koha e thjeshtë e kaluar nuk përdoret për veprime të vazhdueshme ose të përsëritura në të kaluarën, ndërsa koha e vazhdueshme e kaluar po.

Siç mund të shihni, të dy kohërat kanë ngjashmëri, si në lidhje me referimin në veprime në të kaluarën, ashtu edhe në përdorimin për të përshkruar veprime të ndërprera.

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paf02.26.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Here is an exercise where you can practice using "should" and "must" in context:

Instructions: Complete the sentences with "should" or "must" based on the given context.

1. You __________ drink plenty of water every day to stay hydrated.
2. Students __________ attend all of their classes to do well in school.
3. If you want to be healthy, you __________ eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
4. Visitors to the museum __________ not touch the exhibits.
5. You __________ double-check your work before submitting it to your boss.

Answers:

1. should
2. must
3. should
4. must
5. should

I hope this exercise helps you practice using "should" and "must" correctly!

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paf02.25.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Here is a chart that shows the differences between "should" and "must" when they are used to express obligation and orders:

	Obligation	Orders
"Should" (duhet)	Suggests a recommended course of action	Suggests a recommended course of action
Example: You should wear a seatbelt in the car.	Shembull: Duhet të vishni rripin e sigurisë në makinë.
	(Rekomandon një veprim të njohur)	(Rekomandon një veprim të rekomanduar)
"Must" (duhet)	Indicates a requirement or obligation to act	Indicates a requirement or obligation to act
Example: You must attend the meeting tomorrow.	Shembull: Duhet të merrni pjesë në takimin nesër.
	(Tregon një kërkesë ose detyrim për t'u vepruar)	(Tregon një kërkesë ose detyrim për t'u vepruar)

Kjo tabelë tregon dallimet midis "should" dhe "must" kur ata përdoren për të shprehur detyrim dhe urdhra në anglisht. Siç mund të shihni në tabelë, "should" zakonisht përdoret për të sugjeruar një veprim të rekomanduar, ndërsa "must" tregon një kërkesë ose detyrim për t'u vepruar.

Në shembujt në tabelë, unë kam përdorur fjalinë në anglisht dhe kam shtuar një përkthim në shqip mbi fjalitë "should" dhe "must" në kuptimin e detyrimit dhe urdhrit. Shpresoj që kjo të jetë e dobishme për ju!

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paf02.24.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Hi Tod and friends, Here is a chart outlining the past continuous tense rules and examples of how and where to use it correctly:

Past Continuous Tense	Rules and Usage	Examples
Formation	"was/were" + present participle (-ing) of the verb	"I was walking to the store."
Duration in the Past	Use to describe an action that was happening in the past for a specific duration	"He was watching TV all afternoon."
Interrupted Actions	Use to describe an ongoing action in the past that was interrupted by another action	"She was cooking dinner when the phone rang."
Background Information	Use to describe an ongoing action in the past that sets the scene for another action or event	"The sun was setting as we arrived at the beach."
Two Actions Simultaneously	Use to describe two actions happening simultaneously in the past	"While I was reading, my sister was studying."

It's important to note that the past continuous tense is used to describe an action that was in progress in the past and was ongoing at a specific time. It is formed by using the auxiliary verbs "was" or "were" and adding the present participle (-ing) of the verb. It's also essential to use the tense consistently throughout a sentence and to use it correctly with other past tenses, such as the simple past tense.

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paf02.23.2023

Fatmir Mani's English School

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Hi Tod and friends, here is a chart outlining the simple past tense rules and examples of how and where to use it correctly:

Simple Past Tense	Rules and Usage	Examples
Regular Verbs	Add "-ed" to the base form of the verb	"I walked to the store."
Irregular Verbs	Use the past tense form of the verb	"I ate breakfast at 8:00 am."
Completed Actions	Use to describe a completed action in the past	"She finished her homework yesterday."
Series of Actions	Use to describe a sequence of actions that occurred in the past	"He woke up, brushed his teeth, and then ate breakfast."
Duration in the Past	Use to describe a past action that lasted for a specific duration	"I lived in New York for five years."
Past Habits	Use to describe a past routine or habit that is no longer occurring	"She always went for a run in the morning."

It's important to note that the simple past tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past and is not used for ongoing or future actions. Additionally, it's essential to use the correct verb form, whether regular or irregular, and to pay attention to the subject-verb agreement.

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paf02.14.2023

Hi, Monday 15:00,

Ne njesite frazeologjike te mesimeve te ndryshme, ju duhet te kini vere re dy shprehje te tilla si:

"Would you like ...?" apo " I'd like..." 

Ne pergjithesi ne gjuhen angleze n e perdorim shprehjen: "Would you like ..?" sa here kur duam te shprehim kuptimin;" Do you want....?"

Me nje fjale, ne qofte se ju, do te deshironi ti ofroni dikujt dicka, atehere do te ishte shume mire te perdornit shprehjen:' Would you like...?"

psh:" Would you like some coffee?"

"Would you like an orange?"

"What would you like?"

Gjithashtu ju mund  te perdorni te njejten shprehje ne qofte se do te deshironit te ndertonit nje ftese per dike, s psh ne fjaline pyetese:"  Would you like to go for a walk?"

Would you like to come for dinner?"

"What would you like to do this evening?"

I would like.., eshte nje forme te shprehuri gjuhesor me nje doze te larte miresjellje kur ne deshirojme te shprehim mendimin:" Une dua, deshiroj;" Forma e  shkurter e kesaj shprehjeje eshte:"I'd..."

* I am thirsty. I would like a drink.

* I would like some information about Nehemia Gateway Unversity.

* I'd like to see your university.

Shpesh here ju mund te gjendeni para perdoimit te dy shprehjeve te tilla si:

"Would you like ...?" "I'd like.....  apo "Do you like ...?" " I like...."

Ne qofte se fjalia gjendet si:" Would you like some tea?" Atehere kuptimi i saj do te jete = "Do you want some tea?"

Nese fjalia eshte :' Do you like tea?" atehere kuprtimi duhet te jete:=" Do you think tea is nice?"

"Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?"(= Do you want to go tonight?")

Ndersa fjalia:' Do you like going to the cinema?"= ( nje mendim ne pergjithsi; in general)

"I'd like an orange" = ( Can I have an orange?") 

"I like oranges ( in general)

Ushtrim: Gjeni se cili nga ushtrimet e meposhteme eshte i sakte:

1) "Do you like?/ Would you like a chocolate ?"

                           'Yes, please.'

2) "Do you like/Would you like bananas?"

                             'Yes, I love them.'

3) "Do you like/ Would you like an ice-cream?

                              'No, thank you.'

4) "What do you like/ would you like.?"

                               'A glass of water please.'

5) " Do you like/ Would you like to go out for a walk?"

                               'Not now,. Perhaps later.'

6) " I like/ I'd like tomatoes but I don't eat them very often."

                               

7) "What time do you like?/ would you like to have dinner this evening?"

8) " Do you like/ Would you like your new job?"

                                        ' Yes,  am enjoying it.'

9) " Do you like / Would you like something to eat?"

                                               'No, thanks. I am not hungry.'

10) I'm tired. I like/ I'd like to go to sleep now.  

Ne qofte se do te kini pyetje, ju lutem i mundesoni kur te takohemi diten e djele.

fm

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paf02.08.2023

Past habits – ‘used to’, ‘would’ and the past simple 

Zakone të së shkuarës – ‘isha mësuar të’, ‘do të’ dhe koha e kryer e thjeshtë 

 

   Do you know how to talk about past habits using used to, would and the past simple? Look at these examples to see how used to, would and the past simple are used. 

   A dini si të flisni për zakone të së shkuarës duke përdorur isha mësuar të, do të dhe kohën e kryer të thjeshtë? Shihni këta shembuj për të parë si përdoren isha mësuar të, do të dhe koha e kryer e thjeshtë. 

• They used to live in London. 

• I didn’t use to like olives. 

• We would always go to the seaside for our holidays. 

• But one holiday we went to the mountains instead. 

 

 

 

Try this exercise to test your grammar. 

Provoni këtë ushtrim për të testuar njohuritë tuaja gramatikore. 

 

 

 

  Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. 

  Zgjidhni opsionin e saktë për të plotësuar fjalitë. 

 

When I was young we a)____ in a big house in the countryside. On summer mornings my brother and I b)____ while everyone else was asleep. We c)____ breakfast and then go quietly out of the house to the river. We d)____ hours fishing in a small boat belonging to my grandmother. My brother e)____ the names of all the different types of fish that were in the river. We would often fall asleep in the boat and our father f)____ to find us. But Dad g)____ angry because he had done the same when he was a kid. Once I h)____ an enormous fish. I was so happy! 

 

a)	would live  used to live
b)	used to go fishing  have fished
c)	would have  had
d)	would spend  didn’t use to spend
e)	would know  used to know
f)	would come  was coming
g)	wouldn’t get  didn’t use to get
h)	used to catch  caught

 

 

 

Grammar explanation 

Shpjegimi gramatikor 

   When we talk about things in the past that are not true any more, we can do it in different ways. 

   Kur flasim rreth gjërave të së shkuarës të cilat nuk ekzistojnë më, ne mund të shprehemi në mënyra të ndryshme. 

 

 

 

Used to + infinitive 

Isha mësuar të + paskajore 

   We can use used to to talk about past states that are not true any more. 

   Ne mund të përdorim isha mësuar të për të folur për gjendje të së shkuarës, që nuk janë më të vërteta. 

• We used to live in New York when I was a kid. 

• There didn’t use to be a supermarket there. When did it open? 

• Did you use to have a garden? 

 

   We can also use used to to talk about past habits (repeated past actions) that don’t happen any more. 

   Gjithashtu mund të përdorim isha mësuar të për të folur për zakone të së shkuarës (veprime të përsëritura në të shkuarën), të cilat nuk ndodhin më. 

• I used to go swimming every Thursday when I was at school. 

• She used to smoke but she gave up a few years ago. 

 

used to + infinitive should not be confused with be/get used to + -ing, which has a different meaning. The difference is covered here. 

isha mësuar të + paskajore nuk duhet të ngatërrohet me jam mësuar/mësohem + -ing, e cila ka një kuptim tjetër. Ndryshimi është i mbuluar këtu. 

 

 

 

Would 

Do të 

   We can use would to talk about repeated past actions that don’t happen any more. 

   Ne mund të përdorim do të për të folur rreth veprimeve të përsëritura në të shkuarën, të cilat nuk ndodhin më. 

• Every Saturday I would go on a long bike ride. 

• My dad would read me amazing stories every night at bedtime. 

 

   Would for past habits is slightly more formal than used to. It is often used in stories. We don’t normally use the negative or question form of would for past habits. Note that we can’t usually use would to talk about past states.  

   Do të për zakonet e të shkuarës është pak më formale se isha mësuar të. Ajo shpesh përdoret në tregime. Ne nuk përdorim normalisht formën negative dhe atë pyetëse të do të për zakone në të shkuarën. Mbani mend se zakonisht nuk mund të përdorim do të për të folur për gjendje të së shkuarës.  

 

 

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paf02.07.2023

Past simple 

Koha e kryer e thjeshtë 

   We can always use the past simple as an alternative to used to or would to talk about past states or habits. The main difference is that the past simple doesn’t emphasise the repeated or continuous nature of the action or situation. Also, the past simple doesn’t make it so clear that the thing is no longer true. 

   Ne gjithmonë mund të përdorim kohën e kryer të thjeshtë si një alternativë të isha mësuar të apo do të për të folur për gjendje apo zakone të së shkuarës. Ndryshimi kryesor është se koha e kryer e thjeshtë nuk thekson natyrën e përsëritur apo të vazhduar të veprimit apo situatës. Gjithashtu, koha e kryer e thjeshtë nuk e bën shumë të qartë se gjëja nuk është më e vërtetë. 

• We went to the same beach every summer. 

• We used to go to the same beach every summer. 

• We would go to the same beach every summer. 

 

   If something happened only once, we must use the past simple. 

   Nëse diçka ndodhi vetëm një herë, ne duhet të përdorim kohën e kryer të thjeshtë. 

• I went to Egypt in 2014.  

 

 

 

 

Do this exercise to test your grammar again. 

Bëni këtë ushtrim për të testuar sërish njohuritë tuaja gramatikore. 

 

 

  Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. 

  Zgjidhni opsionin e saktë për të plotësuar fjalitë. 

 

I a)___ a really sporty person. In my first year at university, I b)___ for an hour every morning before breakfast. Then I c)___ the university boxing team and I really started to train hard. During that time, I d)___ to spend at least two hours in the gym every day. When I started my training, I e)___ my diet completely. I f)___ three eggs with toast and fruit for breakfast. I g)___ sugar in my tea because it wasn’t on my diet plan. But then I h)___ my arm and that was the end of my boxing career! 

a)	would be  used to be
b)	have run  would run
c)	joined  used to join
d)	would like  used to like
e)	would change  changed
f)	have had  used to have
g)	didn’t use to have  wouldn’t have
h)	would break  broke

 

 

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paf02.05.2023

Stative verbs 

 

Foljet e gjendjes 

 

   Do you know how to use stative verbs like think, love, smell and have? Look at these examples to see how stative verbs are used. 

   A dini se si t’i përdorni foljet e gjendjes si mendoj, dua, nuhas dhe kam? Shihni këta shembuj për të parë se si përdoren foljet e gjendjes. 

• I think that’s a good idea. 

• I love this song! 

• That coffee smells good. 

• Do you have a pen? 

 

 

 

Try this exercise to test your grammar. 

Provoni këtë ushtrim për të testuar njohuritë tuaja gramatikore. 

 

 

   Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences. 

   Zgjidhni formën e saktë të foljes për të plotësuar fjalitë. 

1. That can’t be right. I _____ you! 

• don’t believe 

• ‘m not believing 

 

2. My holiday’s next week. I _____ myself on the beach right now! 

• imagine 

• ‘m imagining 

 

3. I’ve changed the design slightly. What _____? 

• do you think 

• are you thinking 

 

4. She’s not answering. _____ her phone with her? 

• Does she have 

• Is she having 

 

5. Fifty-three? Are you sure that’s the answer, or _____? 

• do you guess 

• are you guessing 

 

6. The film’s on at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Which _____? 

• do you prefer 

• are you preferring 

 

7. Where’s Grandad? Oh, he _____ the flowers in the garden. 

• smells 

• ‘s smelling 

 

8. I don’t know, but I _____ he’ll win the election. 

• doubt 

• ‘m doubting 

 

 

 

Read the explanation to learn more. 

Lexoni shpjegimin për të mësuar më shumë. 

 

 

 

Grammar explanation 

Shpjegimi gramatikor 

   Stative verbs describe a state rather than an action. They aren’t usually used in the present continuous form. 

   Foljet e gjendjes përshkuajnë një gjendje se sa një veprim. Ato zakonisht nuk përdoren në të tashmen e vazhduar. 

• I don’t know the answer. I’m not knowing the answer. 

• She really likes you. She’s really liking you. 

• He seems happy at the moment. He’s seeming happy at the moment. 

 

 

   Stative verbs often relate to: 

   Foljet e gjendjes shpesh lidhen me: 

• thoughts and opinions: agree, believe, doubt, guess, imagine, know, mean, recognise, remember, suspect, think, understand 

mendimet dhe opinionet: pranoj, besoj, dyshoj, imagjinoj, di, nënkuptoj, njoh, mbaj mend, dyshoj, mendoj, kuptoj 

 

• feelings and emotions: dislike, hate, like, love, prefer, want, wish 

ndjenjat dhe emocionet: nuk pëlqej, urreoj, pëlqej, preferoj, dëshiroj, uroj 

 

• senses and perceptions: appear, be, feel, hear, look, see, seem, smell, taste 

shqisat dhe perceptimet: shfaq, jam, ndiej, dëgjoj, vështroj, shoh, dukem, nuhas, shijoj 

 

• possession and measurement: belong, have, measure, own, possess, weigh. 

pronësi dhe matjet: përket, kam, mat, zotëroj, kam në pronësi, peshoj. 

 

 

 

 

Verbs that are sometimes stative 

Foljet që tregojnë ndonjëherë gjendje 

   A number of verbs can refer to states or actions, depending on the context. 

   Një numër foljesh mund t’i referohet gjendjeve apo veprimeve, në varësi të kontekstit. 

• I think it’s a good idea. 

• Wait a moment! I’m thinking. 

 

   The first sentence expresses an opinion. It is a mental state, so we use present simple. In the second example the speaker is actively processing thoughts about something. It is an action in progress, so we use present continuous. 

   Fjalia e parë shpreh një mendim. Ajo është një gjendje mendore, kështu që përdorim kohën e tashme. Në shembullin e dytë folësi është duke përpunuar mendimet për diçka në mënyrë aktive, kështu që përdorim kohën e tashme të vazhduar. 

 

 

 

Some other examples are: 

Disa shembuj të tjerë janë: 

 

 

have 

kam 

• I have an old car. (state – possession) 

(gjendje – pronësi) 

• I’m having a quick break. (action – having a break is an activity) 

(veprim – të pushosh pak është një veprimtari) 

 

 

see 

shoh 

• Do you see any problems with that? (state – opinion) 

(gjendje – mendim) 

• We’re seeing Tadanari tomorrow afternoon. (action – we’re meeting him) 

(veprim – do ta takojmë atë) 

 

 

be 

jam 

• He’s so interesting! (state – his permanent quality) 

(gjendje – cilësi e tij e përhershme) 

• He’s being very unhelpful. (action – he is temporarily behaving this way) 

(veprim – ai po sillet kështu përkohësisht) 

 

 

taste 

shijoj 

• This coffee tastes delicious. (state – our perception of the coffee) 

(gjendje – perceptimi ynë për kafen) 

• Look! The chef is tasting the soup. (action – tasting the soup is an activity) 

(veprim – të shijuarit e supës është veprim) 

 

 

 

   Other verbs like this include: agree, appear, doubt, feel, guess, hear, imagine, look, measure, remember, smell, weigh, wish. 

   Folje të tjera kështu, përfshijnë: pranoj, shfaq, dyshoj, ndiej, hamendësoj, dëgjoj, imagjinoj, vështroj, mat, mbaj mend, nuhas, peshoj, uroj. 

 

 

 

 

Do this exercise to test your grammar again. 

Bëni këtë ushtrim për të testuar sërish njohuritë tuaja gramatikore. 

 

 

   Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences. 

   Zgjidhni formën e saktë të foljes për të plotësuar fjalitë. 

 

1. Are you making bread? It _____ amazing. 

• smells 

• ‘s smelling 

 

2. I _____ they’ll be here quite soon. 

• imagine 

• ‘m imagining 

 

3. We _____ coffee with Xavier later today. 

• have 

• ‘re having 

 

4. I’m sorry, I _____. 

• don’t understand 

• ‘m not understanding 

 

5. Sam thinks it’s a good idea, and Ben _____. 

• agrees 

• ‘s agreeing 

 

6. I _____ this avocado to see if it’s ready to eat. 

• feel 

• ‘m feeling 

 

7. She _____ the dentist at 4 p.m. today. 

• sees 

• ‘s seeing 

 

8. Do you know what I _____? 

• mean 

• ‘m meaning 

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paf02.04.2023

Present Simple (1) (I know, I don’t know) 

 

1 We form the Present Simple like this: 

POSITIVE
Singular	I know.
	You know.
	He/she/it knows.
Plural	We know.
	You know.
	They know.

 

I know the answer. 

She starts work at 9.30. 

 

We add -s after he/she/it: 

I start→ he starts                             I live→ she lives 

 

If a verb ends in –ch ,-o ,-sh , or  -ss , we add –es after he/she/it: 

I watch→he watches	You do→he does
They go→it goes	We wash→she washes

 

If a verb ends in a consonant (b,c,d etc.) + y (e.g.study) , we use –ies after he/she/it: 

I study→he studies                          I fly→it flies 

 

2 Now look at these examples of the negative: 

I don’t like that music. 

He doesn’t listen to his teacher. 

NEGATIVE
Full form	Short form
I do not know.	I don’t know.
You do not know.	You don’t know.
He/she/it
does not know.	He doesn’t know.
We do not know.	We don’t know.
You do not know.	You don’t know.
They do not know.	They don’t know.

  

Note that we say: 

He does not know.  (Not He does not knows.) 

3 We use the Present Simple: 

• To talk about things that happen regularly: 

Monday  Tuesday  Wensday 

He plays golf every day. 

 

• To talk about facts: 

• 
  

She comes from France. (=She is French.) 

Greengrocers sell vegetables. 

I don’t speak Chinese. 

 

 

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Practice 

A   Add  -s  or  -es  to the verbs in the sentences if it is necessary. If it is not necessary, put a (ü) in the gap. 

 

0. He works_______ in a bank. 

1. They live  ü____  in the France. 

2. I watch _________TV every day. 

3. She go________ to work by car. 

4. The film finish ________  at ten o’clock. 

5. We play _________tennis every weekend. 

6. They go_______ on holiday in August. 

7. He speak__________ Italian and French. 

8. She do____________ her homework every night. 

9. We start __________work at 8:30. 

 

B  Now finish these sentences using a verb from the box. Use each verb once. Remember to add  -s  or  -es  if necessary. 

Fly	Study	Finish	Eat
Sell	Smoke	Drink	Live

  

0. He eats toast for breakfast. 

1. I ________coffee three times a day. 

2. My father ____________ a new language every year. 

3. She__________ to New York once a month. 

4. He ___________ cigarettes a day. 

5. They ______ in Ireland. 

6. He ____________ work at six o’clock. 

7. I _________ fruit in a shop. 

 

C   Write these sentences, using the negative form of Present Simple. 

1. (He/not/live/in Mexico)→   He doesn’t live in Mexico. 

2. (She/not/work/in a bank)→  _________________________________ 

3. (I/not/play/golf) → __________________________________________ 

4. (Paul/not/listen/to the radio)  →  ____________________________ 

5. (We/not/speak/French)→____________________________________ 

6. (You/not/listen/to me!)→_____________________________________ 

7. (My car/not/work)→__________________________________________ 

8. (I/not/drink/tea)→____________________________________________ 

9. (Sheila/not/eat/meat)→_______________________________________ 

10. (I/not/understand/you)→_____________________________________ 

D  Put in the verbs from the box, in the Present Simple. Use each verb once. 

Leave	Start	Arrive	Get	Watch	Work	Brush
Eat	Have	Like	Drink	Go	Stop

 

 

 

Interviewer:	How do you start day, Jim?
Jim:	Well, I get up at six o’clock. I get washed and dressed, and I ____ breakfast at seven o’clock. After breakfast,I ______ my teeth. I ___to work at eight o’clock.
Interviewer:	When do you get to work?
Jim:	I usually _______ at my office at about half past eight. First, I ______ a cup of coffee, and then I ______ work at 8.45 am.
Interviewer:	Where do you work?
Jim:	I _____ in a bank. I am a computer operator. I ______ my job. It’s very interesting.
Interviewer:	When do you eat lunch?
Jim:	I ________ work and I have lunch at one o’clock. I _____ a cup of tea at half past three.
Interviewer:	When do you finish work?
Jim:	I ______ the office at six o’clock. I eat dinner when I get home. Then I _____TV for an hour or two.

 

 

 

E  Use the table to write facts about Joan. A tick (ü) means that something is true. A cross (û) means that something is not true. Use the verbs in brackets. 

0	1	2	3	4
from Scotland ü	in a bank û	in a flat ü	French ü	new films û
from England û	in a shop ü	in a house û	Italian û	old films ü

 

0	(come)	She comes from Scotland.	She doesn’t come from England.
1	(work)	She____________ in a bank.	She___________________ in a shop.
2	(live)	She ______________________	She ____________________________
3	(speak)	__________________________	_________________________________
4	(like)	__________________________	_________________________________

 

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Special verbs: be and have (got) 

Be 

Be - The verb be is irregular. It has eight different forms: be, am, is, are, was, were, being, been. The present simple and past simple tenses make more changes than those of other verbs. 

Present tense
I am (I´m)  You are (you´re)  He is (he´s)  She is (she´s)  It is (it´s)  We are (we´re)  You are (you´re)  They are (they´re)	Am I?  Are you?  Is he?  Is she?  Is it?  Are we?  Are you?  Are they?	I am not (I´m not)  You are not (you´re not/you aren´t)  He is not (he´s not/he isn´t)  She is not (she´s not/she isn´t)  It is not (it´s not/it isn´t)  We are not (we´re not/we aren´t)  You are not (you´re not/you aren´t)  They are not (they´re not/they aren´t)

I´m from India.          I´m sixteen. (I have sixteen.)          ´Are you English?´ ´Yes, I am.´ (Yes, I´m.)          Her name´s Ann.                             ´Is Susan an engineer?´ ´Yes, she is.´ (Yes, she´s.)         Are your brothers at school? (Are at school your brothers?) 

Past tense
I was  You were  He/she/it was  We were  You were  They were	Was I?  Were you?  Was he/she/it?  Were we?  Were you?  Were they?	I was not (wasn´t)  You were not (weren´t)  He/she/it was not (wasn´t)  We were not (weren´t)  You were not (weren´t)  They were not (weren´t)

´When you were a small child, were you happy?´                                                ´Yes, I was.´ ´No, I wasn´t.´                                                    Were your parents poor? (Were poor your parents?)          We weren´t poor, but we weren´t rich. 

Stress and pronunciation 

I was /wəz/ hungry. Yes I was /wɑz/.          I wasn´t /wɑznt/ happy.          We were /wə/ poor. Yes, we were /wɝ:/.                                                           We weren´t /wɝ:nt/ happy.