Used To and Use To
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Here is an English lesson on how and when to use “used to” and “use to”: “Used to” and “use to” are both verb phrases that are used to describe a past habit or state. However, they are used slightly differently and have different grammatical rules. “Used to” is the more widely accepted and preferred…
Future Tenses
Future Simple TenseContents We use the auxiliary verb “will” when we want to form the future simple tense. Because of this, we sometimes call the future simple tense “will” or “will tense”. How Is The Future Simple Tense Formed? Study the following table: subject + auxiliary verb WILL + main verb invariable base will V1…
Future Perfect Continuous Tense
Future Perfect Continuous Tense When we want to talk about an action that starts in the future and continues until a certain point in the future, we want to use the future perfect continuous tense. This tense consists of the words “will have been” and the verb’s present participle (when it ends in -ing). How…
Past Tenses
Past Continuous TenseContents Study the following table about past continuous tense sentences: subject + auxiliary verb “be” + main verb conjugated in simple past tense present participle I We was were base verb + ing When forming a negative past continuous sentence, be sure to use the word “not” between the subject and the auxiliary…
Past Simple Tense
Past Simple Tense There are many different forms we can use to talk about the past, but most of the time we use past simple tense. How Do We Make The Past Simple Tense? Take a look at the following table: auxiliary + base verb form or past verb form did Here are some more…
Present Continuous Tense
How Do We Use The Present Continuous Tense? The present continuous tense is used for the following reasons: Action happening in the present or around the current time. Action that will take place in the future. Action Happening in the Present Look at the table for an action that is happening in the present. I…
Contractions
Contractions When we are speaking in English, we will often connect the subject of the sentence and the first auxiliary verb by connecting them with a contraction. We usually use contractions when we are speaking or writing informally. Do not use them when speaking or writing formally. I have been I’ve been We have been…
Linking Intransitive and Transitive Verbs
Linking, Intransitive and Transitive VerbsContents Study the following terms. These are the three types of verbs: transitive verbs intransitive verbs linking verbs All verbs must have a subject (the person or thing that the sentence is about). Whether or not they have an object (the action that the person or thing in the sentence takes)…
Nouns that are both Countable and Uncountable and Measure Words
Nouns that are both Countable and Uncountable Nouns are made countable or uncountable based on the context that they are used. When used as an uncountable noun, the word is used as a general idea. When used as a countable noun, the word is used for a specific item. A few examples are fatty meats,…
Non-count (Uncountable) Nouns
Non-count (Uncountable) Nouns Explanation Non-count, or uncountable nouns, are more complex than countable nouns because you cannot add -s or -es at the end of the word to make them plural. Instead, you must have a container word. As an example, if you wanted to count tea, you would say, “I have three cups of…
Countable Nouns
Do I know the difference between countable and uncountable nouns? Why do people learning the English language have difficulty learning the difference between the two? What can I do to learn the difference between countable and uncountable nouns? All of these questions and more will be answered in this lesson. Countable Nouns Explanation Countable nouns…
Think In English
To become good at a language you need to be able to think in that language. Most people think in their native language and then translate to English. If you want to speak English fluently you need to “think in English.” You can do this through consistent practice. It is best if you practice first…
Phrases and Sentences
PhrasesContents a purple pen noun phrase been watching verb phrase red, round balls adjective phrase spoke loudly adverb phrase out the door prepositional phrase When there is more than one word forming a meaningful unit within a clause, this is known as a phrase. The English language has five main types of phrases. Read on…
Present Simple Tense
How Do We Use The Present Simple Tense?Contents subject + auxiliary verb + main verb do base There are three important exceptions to remember about this rule: Do not use the auxiliary verb for positive sentences. Add -s to the main verb or -es to the auxiliary when you are using third person singular (he,…
Singular and Plural Noun Usage
What is a Plural Noun?Contents A meaning of a plural noun is simple. It suggests that there is more than one person, place, thing, animal, or idea. Anytime you refer to more than one thing, you are using a plural noun. A plural noun usually has an -s, -es, or -ies at the end of…
Articles and Prepositions
Articles A, An and TheContents English is one of the only languages to use different articles in front of different nouns. An article is not always required. The three main articles that English uses is a, an, and the. They are divided into “definite” or “indefinite” forms. Definite Indefinite the a, an Definite articles are…
Common Errors Wrong Word Type
Verb Tense ErrorsContents A common grammar mistake is known as a verb tense error. These errors occur when the wrong verb tense is used. The verb tense lets your reader know if the action in the sentence is taking place in the past, present, or future. Remember to always be consistent with verb tense, unless…
Subject Verb Agreement
This is an area or even intermediate and advanced English students struggle with. As you go through this lesson you will see that there are many more rules when it comes to subject verb agreement and just the simple one of making sure that you add an “s” when using third person singular. Subject-Verb AgreementContents…