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Which sentence correctly uses 'used to' as a verb, indicating a past habit?
Which sentence correctly uses 'used to' as a verb, indicating a past habit?
- I didn't used to wake up this early, but now I do.
- I'm used to the hot weather now that I live here. (correct)
- I am used to wake up early for work.
- She is used to drive on the left side of the road.
In which scenario is 'to me' most appropriate?
In which scenario is 'to me' most appropriate?
- This song is very special _.
- It's important _ that you finish your homework. (correct)
- Could you please read the instructions _?
- Can you carry this heavy box _?
Choose the sentence where 'for me' is used correctly.
Choose the sentence where 'for me' is used correctly.
- It seems _ that the weather is improving.
- This task is too difficult _ to complete alone. (correct)
- Bring that package _ immediately.
- That information was news _.
Which emphasizes the individual's need in the sentence 'This is important ___ , you must help!'?
Which emphasizes the individual's need in the sentence 'This is important ___ , you must help!'?
In what context would you use 'from' rather than 'since'?
In what context would you use 'from' rather than 'since'?
Select the sentence that correctly demonstrates the use of 'since'.
Select the sentence that correctly demonstrates the use of 'since'.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'in spite of'.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'in spite of'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'gone to' to indicate a temporary absence?
Which sentence correctly uses 'gone to' to indicate a temporary absence?
Choose the sentence where 'been to' is used correctly.
Choose the sentence where 'been to' is used correctly.
Complete the sentence: 'Did you see the advertisement ___ television last night?'
Complete the sentence: 'Did you see the advertisement ___ television last night?'
Which preposition is typically used to indicate a specific location?
Which preposition is typically used to indicate a specific location?
Select the best relative clause to complete this sentence: 'The car ___ is parked outside is mine.'
Select the best relative clause to complete this sentence: 'The car ___ is parked outside is mine.'
Which relative pronoun is typically used to refer to people?
Which relative pronoun is typically used to refer to people?
Which abbreviation should you use to introduce examples?
Which abbreviation should you use to introduce examples?
Choose the correct abbreviation to indicate 'in other words'.
Choose the correct abbreviation to indicate 'in other words'.
Which modal verb is best to use when stating a company policy: 'All employees ___ attend the safety briefing.'?
Which modal verb is best to use when stating a company policy: 'All employees ___ attend the safety briefing.'?
Select the modal verb that expresses a general necessity.
Select the modal verb that expresses a general necessity.
Which of the following sentences contains a split infinitive?
Which of the following sentences contains a split infinitive?
Which sentence avoids the use of a split infinitive?
Which sentence avoids the use of a split infinitive?
Which question is grammatically correct when asking about quantity?
Which question is grammatically correct when asking about quantity?
Select the sentence where 'some' is used correctly.
Select the sentence where 'some' is used correctly.
Choose the grammatically correct question:
Choose the grammatically correct question:
In formal writing, which pronoun should be used as the object of a preposition?
In formal writing, which pronoun should be used as the object of a preposition?
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the adjective form of 'used to'.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the adjective form of 'used to'.
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'to me' to express a personal impact.
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'to me' to express a personal impact.
In what scenario is 'for me' most appropriately used?
In what scenario is 'for me' most appropriately used?
Choose the sentence that best emphasizes the benefit to the individual.
Choose the sentence that best emphasizes the benefit to the individual.
In which sentence is 'from' correctly used to indicate the initiation and continuation of an event?
In which sentence is 'from' correctly used to indicate the initiation and continuation of an event?
Select the example where 'since' correctly specifies a point in time extending to the present.
Select the example where 'since' correctly specifies a point in time extending to the present.
In which of the following scenarios is the use of 'despite' most fitting?
In which of the following scenarios is the use of 'despite' most fitting?
Please select the following scenario in which the use of the phrase ‘in spite of’ is most fitting.
Please select the following scenario in which the use of the phrase ‘in spite of’ is most fitting.
Select the sentence that best employs the phrase “been doing” to indicate a state of returning from a specific short-term visit.
Select the sentence that best employs the phrase “been doing” to indicate a state of returning from a specific short-term visit.
Indicate the usage scenario where “gone to” is correctly used to indicate a short visit at a particular place.
Indicate the usage scenario where “gone to” is correctly used to indicate a short visit at a particular place.
In which of the following contexts and sentence examples is the use of "on" most accurate?
In which of the following contexts and sentence examples is the use of "on" most accurate?
Choose the scenario most suiting the preposition “at”.
Choose the scenario most suiting the preposition “at”.
From those options, choose the one that utilizes relative clauses with its best use case.
From those options, choose the one that utilizes relative clauses with its best use case.
From the following responses, indicate the instance where relative pronouns are used correctly.
From the following responses, indicate the instance where relative pronouns are used correctly.
Among the responses, select the correct usage of the abbreviation.
Among the responses, select the correct usage of the abbreviation.
Which of the listed choices appropriately presents the meaning for an abbreviation usage?
Which of the listed choices appropriately presents the meaning for an abbreviation usage?
From those options, select the one that clearly dictates a mandate.
From those options, select the one that clearly dictates a mandate.
Indicate the choice with the best modal verb which highlights something general.
Indicate the choice with the best modal verb which highlights something general.
Which sentence uses 'used to' correctly to describe a past habit that is no longer true?
Which sentence uses 'used to' correctly to describe a past habit that is no longer true?
Choose the sentence where 'for me' is used correctly to indicate something done to benefit the speaker.
Choose the sentence where 'for me' is used correctly to indicate something done to benefit the speaker.
In the context of expressing personal importance or necessity, which sentence correctly uses 'for me'?
In the context of expressing personal importance or necessity, which sentence correctly uses 'for me'?
In which sentence is 'from' correctly used to indicate a starting point?
In which sentence is 'from' correctly used to indicate a starting point?
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'since' to indicate a duration or period of time continuing to the present.
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'since' to indicate a duration or period of time continuing to the present.
Choose the sentence where 'despite' is used correctly, showing contrast.
Choose the sentence where 'despite' is used correctly, showing contrast.
In which sentence is 'in spite of' used most appropriately to show contrast?
In which sentence is 'in spite of' used most appropriately to show contrast?
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'been to' indicating a return from a visit.
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'been to' indicating a return from a visit.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'gone to' indicating someone is currently at a location.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'gone to' indicating someone is currently at a location.
Which preposition is most suitable for indicating that you saw a program?
Which preposition is most suitable for indicating that you saw a program?
Select the best preposition to specify attending an event.
Select the best preposition to specify attending an event.
Which option correctly uses a relative clause to add extra information about a car?
Which option correctly uses a relative clause to add extra information about a car?
Select the sentence where the relative pronoun 'who' is used correctly.
Select the sentence where the relative pronoun 'who' is used correctly.
Which abbreviation should you use to introduce a list of examples?
Which abbreviation should you use to introduce a list of examples?
Choose the correct abbreviation to indicate 'that is to say'.
Choose the correct abbreviation to indicate 'that is to say'.
Which modal verb indicates a formal requirement or obligation?
Which modal verb indicates a formal requirement or obligation?
Select the modal verb that typically expresses a general recommendation.
Select the modal verb that typically expresses a general recommendation.
Which sentence contains a split infinitive?
Which sentence contains a split infinitive?
Choose the sentence that avoids the use of a split infinitive.
Choose the sentence that avoids the use of a split infinitive.
Which question is grammatically correct when inquiring about quantity?
Which question is grammatically correct when inquiring about quantity?
Select the sentence where 'some' is used correctly to offer something.
Select the sentence where 'some' is used correctly to offer something.
Which of the following is a grammatically correct question?
Which of the following is a grammatically correct question?
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a pronoun as the object of a preposition in formal writing.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a pronoun as the object of a preposition in formal writing.
Which is accurate with the phrase ‘used to’ to properly dictate a past habit?
Which is accurate with the phrase ‘used to’ to properly dictate a past habit?
Select the sentence that best uses ‘to me’ to showcase personal impact to its best usage.
Select the sentence that best uses ‘to me’ to showcase personal impact to its best usage.
What use case captures the ideal instance for applying ‘for me?’
What use case captures the ideal instance for applying ‘for me?’
Select the most accurate expression of one’s individual needs in the context of sentence structure.
Select the most accurate expression of one’s individual needs in the context of sentence structure.
Choose a scenario effectively shows ‘from’ is utilized to introduce an event’s starting mark indicating its course moving further.
Choose a scenario effectively shows ‘from’ is utilized to introduce an event’s starting mark indicating its course moving further.
Select an example dictating the precision of ‘since’ to precisely highlight a time progressing into the present.
Select an example dictating the precision of ‘since’ to precisely highlight a time progressing into the present.
Among the options, indicate the best case scenario for ‘despite’ when used properly.
Among the options, indicate the best case scenario for ‘despite’ when used properly.
From the provided options, indicate the best case scenario for usage for ‘in spite of’ when applied properly.
From the provided options, indicate the best case scenario for usage for ‘in spite of’ when applied properly.
From the following examples, indicate how ‘been doing’ portrays a subject returning from a short-term visit.
From the following examples, indicate how ‘been doing’ portrays a subject returning from a short-term visit.
Choose the example best correlating the usage of ‘gone to’ dictating a visit at a particular place.
Choose the example best correlating the usage of ‘gone to’ dictating a visit at a particular place.
Amongst the options, choose where ‘on’ is utilized accurately.
Amongst the options, choose where ‘on’ is utilized accurately.
Which sentence properly utilizes ‘at’ when implemented into modern sentence structure?
Which sentence properly utilizes ‘at’ when implemented into modern sentence structure?
Out of the provided cases, select the one which does a good job of using its relative clauses.
Out of the provided cases, select the one which does a good job of using its relative clauses.
Choose the response with the best use-case for the relative pronoun.
Choose the response with the best use-case for the relative pronoun.
Which of the following has its abbreviation usage conveyed tastefully?
Which of the following has its abbreviation usage conveyed tastefully?
Choose how some meanings are presented through its abbreviation.
Choose how some meanings are presented through its abbreviation.
Using the correct option, appropriately dictate a proper directive to utilize a mandate.
Using the correct option, appropriately dictate a proper directive to utilize a mandate.
Select a modal verb that’s general.
Select a modal verb that’s general.
Flashcards
Used to (verb)
Used to (verb)
Past tense verb indicating something that existed or happened repeatedly in the past but no longer exists.
Used to (adjective)
Used to (adjective)
Adjective meaning familiar with or accustomed to something.
To me
To me
Emphasizes how something is perceived or expresses an opinion; indicates movement; impacts you personally.
For me
For me
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From
From
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Since
Since
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In spite of / Despite
In spite of / Despite
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Been to
Been to
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Gone to
Gone to
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In (preposition)
In (preposition)
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On (preposition)
On (preposition)
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At (preposition)
At (preposition)
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That (relative clause)
That (relative clause)
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e.g. (for example)
e.g. (for example)
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i.e. (in other words)
i.e. (in other words)
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Must
Must
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Have to
Have to
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Split Infinitive
Split Infinitive
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Some
Some
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Any
Any
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Who
Who
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Whom
Whom
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Study Notes
Common Grammar Mistakes
- A grammar quiz lesson is presented to help learners identify and correct their grammatical errors.
- The lesson includes explanations of the correct answers and nuances between similar phrases and concepts.
- The lesson offers downloadable notes via an email community sign-up.
Used To (Verb) vs. Used To (Adjective)
- "Used to" as a verb describes past actions or states that are no longer true.
- It is typically used in the past tense (used to) because it refers to something that existed or happened repeatedly in the past but doesn't now.
- In negative sentences, it is used with "did not" followed by the base form "use to".
- "Used to" as an adjective means being familiar with or accustomed to something.
- As an adjective, it is spelled "used to" (with the "d") in both affirmative and negative sentences.
To Me vs. For Me
- "To me" emphasizes personal perception or opinion.
- It expresses how something is perceived or an individual's opinion.
- Additionally, "to me" indicates something that impacts you personally.
- "For me" indicates something done for your benefit or to satisfy your needs.
- It refers to actions or things that help you or affect you as an individual.
- Subtle differences exist, and sometimes either "to me" or "for me" can be used depending on the intended meaning.
- "It's new to me" is more common than "It's new for me" based on frequency of usage.
Since vs. From
- "From" refers to the starting point of an event, action, or journey that continues.
- "Since" refers to a specific point in time, often used with the present perfect tense.
- Examples illustrate the different usages in the context of time and duration.
In Spite Of vs. Despite
- "In spite of" and "despite" are prepositional expressions with similar meanings to "although" or "even though".
- Both express a contrast between two things.
- They are more common in writing than speaking.
- "Despite" is slightly more formal than "in spite of".
- Both are typically used with a noun or gerund.
Been To vs. Gone To
- "Been to" describes a completed visit; you have visited a place and returned.
- "Gone to" describes a visit that you have not returned from yet; you are still at that location.
Prepositions: In, On, At
- "In" is used for enclosed spaces or locations within a larger area.
- "On" is used for surfaces or when referring to media platforms.
- "At" is used for specific locations or points.
Relative Clauses: That, Which, Who
- "That" refers to people, animals, or things in restrictive clauses (essential information).
- "Which" refers to animals or things in nonrestrictive clauses (additional, non-essential information, often set off by commas).
- "Who" refers to people.
- "That" is often preferred in US English, even when "which" might also be grammatically correct.
Abbreviations: E.G. vs. I.E.
- "E.G." stands for "exempli gratia," meaning "for example," used to provide examples.
- "I.E." stands for "id est," meaning "in other words," used to provide clarification or restatement.
Must vs. Have To
- "Must" indicates a requirement, obligation, conclusion, deduction, or strong recommendation.
- "Have to" expresses necessity, a common, casual obligation, or future obligation.
- "Must" is often more formal than "have to".
Split Infinitives
- A split infinitive is when an adverb or other word is placed between "to" and a verb (e.g., "to boldly go").
- Although often discouraged, split infinitives are not technically grammatically incorrect.
- Splitting an infinitive can sometimes add emphasis.
Some vs. Any
- "Some" is generally used in affirmative statements.
- "Any" is generally used in negative statements or questions.
- Exceptions exist, such as using "some" when offering something.
Who vs. Whom
- "Who" refers to the subject of a sentence.
- "Whom" refers to the object of a verb or preposition.
- In casual conversation, "who" is often used in place of "whom".
- "Whom" sounds more formal and old-fashioned.
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Description
A grammar lesson focusing on correcting common grammatical errors related to the phrases 'used to' and 'to me.' It explains the differences between the verb and adjective forms of 'used to' and the proper use of 'to me' versus 'for me'. Downloadable notes are available.
