Advanced Grammar

C1–C2

Sophisticated structures for emphasis, formality and precision at the highest levels.

Lessons in this category

Reversing normal word order for emphasis — Never have I seen...

It was John who... / What I need is... — splitting a sentence to highlight one part.

Moving part of a sentence to the front for emphasis.

Do, so and other structures used purely for emphasis.

Leaving words out when the meaning is still clear.

One, ones, do and so — avoiding repetition by substituting words.

Turning verbs and adjectives into nouns for a more formal style.

A formal mood for suggestions, demands and hypothetical situations.

Shortening clauses with -ing and -ed participles for a more fluent style.