english english Flashcards
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When do we use ‘a’? We use ‘a’ before singular
countable nouns starting with a consonant sound (e.g.
When do we use ‘an’? We use ‘an’ before singular
countable nouns starting with a vowel sound (e.g.
When do we use ‘the’? We use ‘the’ when talking about something specific or already known (e.g.
the sun
When do we use no article? We use no article with plural or uncountable nouns when talking about things in general (e.g.
Dogs are friendly. Water is important).
When do we use ‘in’? Use ‘in’ for months
years
When do we use ‘on’? Use ‘on’ for specific days and dates (e.g.
on Monday
When do we use ‘at’? Use ‘at’ for specific times and specific places (e.g.
at 5 pm
When do we use singular verbs? Use singular verbs with singular subjects (he
she
When do we use plural verbs? Use plural verbs with plural subjects (they
we
How to form plural nouns ending in -s? Add -s to most nouns to make them plural (e.g.
cat → cats
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.
I have some friends. There is some water).
When do we use ‘any’? Use ‘any’ in negative sentences and questions (e.g.
I don’t have any money. Do you have any brothers?).
When do we use ‘much’? Use ‘much’ with uncountable nouns in negatives or questions (e.g.
I don’t have much time. How much sugar?).
When do we use ‘many’? Use ‘many’ with countable nouns in negatives or questions (e.g.
I don’t have many friends. How many books?).
When do we use ‘a lot of’? Use ‘a lot of’ with both countable and uncountable nouns in positive sentences (e.g.
I have a lot of friends. There is a lot of water).
When do we use ‘fewer’? Use ‘fewer’ with plural
countable nouns (e.g.
When do we use ‘less’? Use ‘less’ with uncountable nouns (e.g.
less water
When do we use ‘between’? Use ‘between’ for two people or things (e.g.
between John and Mary).
When do we use ‘among’? Use ‘among’ for more than two people or things (e.g.
among the students).
When do we use ‘to’? Use ‘to’ to show movement toward a place (e.g.
I’m going to the park).
When do we use ‘into’? Use ‘into’ to show movement from outside to inside (e.g.
She went into the room).
When do we use ‘onto’? Use ‘onto’ to show movement to a surface (e.g.
He jumped onto the table).
When do we use ‘by’? Use ‘by’ to show how something is done or next to something (e.g.
by car