English Grammar Overview

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Which verb tense is typically used to describe actions that are currently happening?

  • Past Simple
  • Present Simple
  • Future Simple
  • Present Continuous (correct)

The past simple tense is used to describe actions that are ongoing at a specific time in the past.

False (B)

Which of the following sentence structures demonstrates correct reported speech using a Wh-clause?

  • She asked, 'Where is the library?' and he told her where the library was. (correct)
  • She asked, 'Where is the library?' and he says where the library is.
  • She asked, 'Where is the library?' and he told her where was the library.
  • She asked, 'Where is the library?' and he said where the library is.

To express a future prediction, one might use 'will' or '______'.

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In a first conditional sentence, which of the following best describes the structure?

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The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that started and finished in the past.

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Match each coordinating conjunction with its primary function:

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In which scenario is the passive voice most appropriate?

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Name two functions that modal verbs can indicate.

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Which conditional sentence type describes hypothetical or imaginary situations?

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Words like in, on, and at are examples of ______ prepositions.

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Which tense is commonly used to talk about completed actions in the past that have a result in the present?

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Modal verbs in English change their form based on the subject of the sentence, similar to regular verbs.

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What is the main difference between using 'will' and 'going to' for future predictions?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the passive voice?

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The second conditional structure is typically: If + past simple, would + ______.

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Which sentence correctly reports a question using a Wh-clause?

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Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect only complete sentences.

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Provide an example of a modal verb that expresses ability.

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Which of the following sentences uses a simple preposition correctly?

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Flashcards

Present Simple/Continuous

Used for actions happening now or habitual actions.

Past Simple/Continuous

Used for completed actions or actions in progress in the past, respectively. Past simple often involves irregular verb forms.

Reported Speech

Statements reported indirectly using 'that,' or questions using 'if/whether'.

"Will" vs. "Going to"

Express future events; 'will' is for spontaneous decisions, 'going to' for plans.

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First Conditional

Expresses likely future situations: 'If [present simple], [will + base verb]'.

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Present Perfect

Used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present or have a current relevance.

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Coordinating Conjunctions

Join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance (e.g., and, but, or).

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Passive Voice

The subject receives the action, often used when the actor is unknown or unimportant.

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Modal Verbs

Express necessity (must, have to), permission (can, may), or possibility (might, could).

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Second Conditional

Describes unreal or hypothetical situations: 'If + past simple, would + base verb'.

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Simple Prepositions

Words like 'on', 'in', 'at', indicating location or time.

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Study Notes

  • The present simple and present continuous tenses are used in English grammar.
  • The past simple and past continuous tenses are also fundamental aspects of English grammar, including irregular verbs.
  • Reported speech can incorporate Wh-clauses.
  • Predictions can be expressed using "will" and "going to."
  • The first conditional uses "will" and modal verbs to express likely future scenarios.
  • The present perfect tense is a key aspect of English grammar.
  • Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses.
  • The passive voice is used when the action is more important than the actor.
  • Modal verbs indicate obligation and prohibition.
  • The second conditional describes hypothetical situations.
  • Simple prepositions are fundamental to sentence structure.

Verb Tenses Overview

  • Covers a range of verb tenses.

Reported Speech Structures

  • Focuses on the structures used in reported speech.

Conditional Sentences Types

  • Details the various types of conditional sentences.

Passive Voice Usage

  • Explains how to properly use the passive voice.
  • Covers the different functions of modal verbs.

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