Flashcards on Fundamental English Grammar Rules
Fundamental English Grammar Rules: A Student's Guide
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Card 1
Question: When do we use the Present Continuous?
Answer: For actions happening now or over a temporary period (e.g., 'Ted is baking' — Ted is baking right now).
Card 2
Question: How do we form the Present Continuous in English?
Answer: Subject + auxiliary verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + main verb in -ing (e.g., 'She is reading').
Card 3
Question: When do we use the Present Simple?
Answer: For habits, routines, general facts, and schedules (e.g., 'He plays football' — He plays football regularly).
Card 4
Question: Form a WH-QUESTION using the Present Simple (general structure).
Answer: WH-question + auxiliary verb (do/does) + subject + main verb + ? (e.g., 'What does he play?').
Card 5
Question: Example of a 'How often' question in Present Simple.
Answer: 'How often do you have lunch?' (Structure: How often + do/does + subject + main verb).
Card 6
Question: List the mentioned adverbs and expressions of frequency.
Answer: Always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly ever, never; also expressions: every day/week/month/year, once/twice/three times a month, how often?.
Card 7
Question: Which preposition of time is used with specific days and dates (e.g., 'Monday', '15th May')?
Answer: On (e.g., on Monday, on 15th May, on 10th April).
Card 8
Question: Which preposition is used with months, seasons, and years (e.g., 'July', 'winter', '2007')?
Answer: In (e.g., in July, in winter, in 2007).
Card 9
Question: Which preposition is used with exact times and expressions like 'noon' or 'midnight' (e.g., '7 o'clock', 'the evening')?
Answer: At (e.g., at 7 o'clock, at noon, at night, at the moment).
Card 10
Question: Complete: 'I always get up __ 7 o'clock on weekdays.' Which preposition is missing?
Answer: at (I always get up at 7 o'clock on weekdays).