Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson Questions of English & Listener Comments 🙋Bits & Bobs 4 [951]
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Sep 1, 2025 Delve into the nuances of English with engaging discussions on pronunciation and grammar. Learn how to differentiate between 'had' and 'would' in contractions. Discover the quirky origins of the term 'podcast' and what makes it unique in the media landscape. The exploration of the word 'cast' introduces various collocations, revealing the richness of vocabulary. Listener comments add a personal touch, making language learning fun and interactive!
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Decode Apostrophe D By Context
- Use context and grammar to tell whether "'d" is would or had when reading.
- Look at following verbs (past participle vs bare infinitive) and overall meaning to decide.
Grammar Patterns Reveal 'D Meaning
- Would is followed by a bare infinitive while had is followed by a past participle.
- This grammatical pattern is the fastest clue when surrounding context is limited.
Listen For Verb Form And Time Clues
- Practice listening for the contracted "d" and hear the verb form that follows to decide had or would.
- Pay attention to time markers like "by the time" that signal past perfect (had).
