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This unit offers an in-depth look at the grammatical framework that goes into using a sentence or phrases, how they differentiate from one another, and in which situations to use it’s various forms. one of the fabrics of this framework is the use of modal auxiliary verbs such as may, might and must. These three modal verbs can be used interchangeably as all three can convey a similar message, however that will depend on the situation, it’s intensity (tone) and the formality/informality intended. The passive voice and active voice always play a role in this framework as they can determine tone, intensity, and the true focus of a sentence. For example, what would you like your reader or listener to focus on? What are you trying to convey? For example, Active— “I broke my phone” —here the subject is the focus Passive— “My phone is broken”. —here the object is the focus Thirdly, there is also the use of clauses: dependent clause, independent clause, and relative clause. Sentences are in a way constructed by smaller clauses. For example, a sentence is a dependent clause. It is a complete thought which encompasses all the proper grammatical parts needed to for a complete sentence (noun, subject, verb, etc). In the case of dependent clause, it is not a complete sentence rather it is part of a sentence and it is dependent on its connection to an independent clause. A relative clause, also part of a sentence, it’s purpose is to provide more details about a noun. Despite their differences, they must all contain a subject and a verb (in this case, a modal auxiliary verb). Last but not least, are phrasal verbs. They are the intransitive, transitive separable, and transitive inseparable. These verbs can more clearly illustrate how native speakers make use of the English language in a more colloquial manner. Colloquial English is the form of English that natives speak on a daily basis, usually informal. Verbs such as “turn up”, “took her on”, and “get over it” all have a familiar and informal tone. But like auxiliary verbs, their meaning is also determined by situation and tone. All these grammatical concepts are innate to those of us who are native speakers. We use them daily without giving these rules much thought. However, in preparing myself to teach English , I feel as though I have been reacquainted with someone I thought I knew enough about but really didn’t. After going over many of these units, I have a new appreciation and a better understanding of the language. Moreover, it has inspired me to think of creative ways I could teach these concepts with the intent that these rules also become innate to English students as their goal is to become fluent in the language.