aaa Flashcards
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When do we use ‘a’?
We use ‘a’ before singular
When do we use ‘an’?
We use ‘an’ before singular
When do we use ‘the’?
We use ‘the’ when talking about something specific or already known (e.g.
When do we use no article?
We use no article with plural or uncountable nouns when talking about things in general (e.g.
When do we use ‘in’?
Use ‘in’ for months
When do we use ‘on’?
Use ‘on’ for specific days and dates (e.g.
When do we use ‘at’?
Use ‘at’ for specific times and specific places (e.g.
When do we use singular verbs?
Use singular verbs with singular subjects (he
When do we use plural verbs?
Use plural verbs with plural subjects (they
How to form plural nouns ending in -s?
Add -s to most nouns to make them plural (e.g.
How to form plural nouns ending in -ch
-sh
When do we use ‘some’?
Use ‘some’ in positive sentences for plural or uncountable nouns (e.g.
When do we use ‘any’?
Use ‘any’ in negative sentences and questions (e.g.
When do we use ‘much’?
Use ‘much’ with uncountable nouns in negatives or questions (e.g.
When do we use ‘many’?
Use ‘many’ with countable nouns in negatives or questions (e.g.
When do we use ‘a lot of’?
Use ‘a lot of’ with both countable and uncountable nouns in positive sentences (e.g.
When do we use ‘fewer’?
Use ‘fewer’ with plural
When do we use ‘less’?
Use ‘less’ with uncountable nouns (e.g.
When do we use ‘between’?
Use ‘between’ for two people or things (e.g.
When do we use ‘among’?
Use ‘among’ for more than two people or things (e.g.
When do we use ‘to’?
Use ‘to’ to show movement toward a place (e.g.
When do we use ‘into’?
Use ‘into’ to show movement from outside to inside (e.g.
When do we use ‘onto’?
Use ‘onto’ to show movement to a surface (e.g.
When do we use ‘by’?
Use ‘by’ to show how something is done or next to something (e.g.