Conjugation, grammar... Flashcards
when do we use the preterit ?
when the action is dated
when do we use the present perfect ?
when there is no clear date, the action is not finished
when do we use “will” ?
when we make a decision at the moment
when do we “to be going to” ?
decision already made
difference between “this” and “that”
this : singular of “these” (close)
that : singular of “those” (far)
stative verbs ? examples
not action verbs, (think, believe, know, love)
when do we use the present simple ?
when something is permanent
when do we use the present continuous ?
when something is temporary
how do we conjugate action verbs ?
with -ing
how do we conjugate stative verbs ?
with the present
what’s the difference between “I’m thinking” and “I think” ?
I’m thinking : indecise
I think : opinion
with uncountable nouns do we use “many” or “much”, “few” or “little” ?
uncountable : much and little
with countable nouns do we use “many” or “much”, “few” or “little” ?
countable : many and few
example of countable nouns
umbrella, pocket, cup, suitcase, trip
example of uncountable nouns
water, transport, luggage, news, advice, equipment, information
whe do we use :
- ing
- present simple
- preterit
-ing : something temporary, unfinished
present simple : something dated
preterit : complete action
