Flashcards on Fundamental English Grammar Rules

Fundamental English Grammar Rules: A Student's Guide

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When do we use the Present Continuous?

For actions happening now or over a temporary period (e.g., 'Ted is baking' — Ted is baking right now).

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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).

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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').

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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).

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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?').

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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).

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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?.

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).