ENGLISH GRAMMAR - WHEN TO USE

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Q1: How do you use the definite article “the” in a sentence?

Answer 1

A1: “The” is used before a specific noun that is known to both the speaker and the listener. For example: “I saw the cat in the garden.”

Question 2

Q2: When do you use “a” and “an” before a noun?

Answer 2

A2: “A” is used before a singular noun that begins with a consonant sound, and “an” is used before a singular noun that begins with a vowel sound. For example: “a book,” “an apple.”

Question 3

Q3: What is the difference between “there,” “their,” and “they’re”?

Answer 3

A3: “There” refers to a place or location, “their” is a possessive pronoun showing ownership, and “they’re” is a contraction of “they are.” For example: “There is a park.” “Their car is blue.” “They’re going to the movies.”

Question 4

Q4: How do you use commas correctly?

Answer 4

A4: Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, to separate clauses, and for various other purposes. For example: “I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.” “After finishing the exam, he went home.”

Question 5

Q5: What is the subject-verb agreement rule in English grammar?

Answer 5

A5: The subject-verb agreement rule states that a singular subject must be paired with a singular verb, and a plural subject must be paired with a plural verb. For example: “She sings,” “They dance.”

Question 6

Q6: How do you form the present simple tense of regular verbs?

Answer 6

A6: For most verbs, add “-s” to the base form for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it). For example: “I eat,” “He eats.”

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Q7: What is the past simple tense of regular verbs?

Answer 7

A7: For regular verbs, add “-ed” to the base form to form the past simple tense. For example: “I played,” “She danced.”

Question 8

Q8: How do you use the auxiliary verbs “do,” “does,” and “did” in questions and negatives?

Answer 8

A8: “Do” is used with plural subjects and “I,” “does” with singular subjects (he, she, it), and “did” for past tense questions and negatives. For example: “Do you like ice cream?” “Does she play the guitar?” “Did you go to the beach?”

Question 9

Q8: How do you use the auxiliary verbs “do,” “does,” and “did” in questions and negatives?

Question 10

Q9: When do you use “will” and “going to” to talk about future events?

Answer 10

A9: “Will” is used for spontaneous decisions or predictions, and “going to” is used for planned future events. For example: “I will help you with the dishes.” “She is going to visit her grandparents tomorrow.”

Question 11

Q10: What are the personal pronouns in English?

Answer 11

A10: The personal pronouns are “I,” “you,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “we,” and “they.”

Question 12

Q11: How do you form the present continuous tense?

Answer 12

A11: Use the present tense of the verb “to be” (am/is/are) + the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb. For example: “I am studying.”

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Q12: What is the past continuous tense?

Answer 13

A12: Use the past tense of the verb “to be” (was/were) + the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb. For example: “She was cooking dinner.”

Question 14

Q13: How do you use the articles “a,” “an,” and “the” correctly?

Answer 14

A13: “A” and “an” are indefinite articles used to refer to non-specific nouns, while “the” is the definite article used to refer to specific nouns. For example: “I saw a bird in the tree.” “The bird was singing.”

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Q14: What are the five basic interrogative pronouns?

Answer 15

A14: The five basic interrogative pronouns are “who,” “whom,” “whose,” “what,” and “which.” They are used to ask questions about people, things, or possessions. For example: “Who is coming to the party?” “What is your favorite color?”

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Q15: How do you use “much” and “many” in a sentence?

Answer 16

A15: “Much” is used with uncountable nouns, and “many” is used with countable nouns. For example: “There is much water in the bottle.” “There are many books on the shelf.”

Question 17

Q16: What is the difference between “fewer” and “less”?

Answer 17

A16: “Fewer” is used with countable nouns, and “less” is used with uncountable nouns. For example: “There are fewer students in the class.” “There is less sugar in the bowl.”

Question 18

Q17: How do you use “this,” “these,” “that,” and “those” correctly?

Answer 18

A17: “This” and “these” are used to refer to things nearby, and “that” and “those” are used to refer to things further away. For example: “This book is interesting.” “Those shoes are expensive.”

Question 19

Q18: When do you use “in,” “on,” and “at” for time expressions?

Answer 19

A18: “In” is used for months, years, and longer periods. “On” is used for specific days and dates. “At” is used for precise times. For example: “I will see you in August.” “Let’s meet on Monday.” “The meeting is at 3:00 PM.”

Question 20

Q19: How do you use “must,” “have to,” and “should” to express obligation?

Answer 20

A19: “Must” and “have to” express strong obligation, while “should” expresses advice or recommendation. For example: “I must finish my homework.” “You have to attend the meeting.” “You should exercise regularly.”

Question 21

Q20: What is the difference between “it’s” and “its”?

Answer 21

A20: “It’s” is a contraction of “it is” or “it has.” “Its” is a possessive pronoun showing ownership by “it.” For example: “It’s a beautiful day.” “The dog wagged its tail.”