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Easy Way to learn english : Adverbs of Frequency - Rules for Use

Adverbs of Frequency - Rules for Use

 

Use adverbs of frequency to say how often you do something. Adverbs of frequency are often used with the present simple because they indicate repeated or routine activities. For example, They often go out for dinner.

Adverbs of frequency include (form most often to least often):
always
usually
often
sometimes
occasionally
seldom
rarely
never
If the sentence has one verb (e.g. no auxiliary verb) put the adverb in the middle of the sentence after the subject and before the verb.
Examples
Tom usually goes to work by car.
Janet never flies. She always goes by bus.
Adverbs of frequency come after the verb 'be':
Examples
I am never late for work.
Peter is often at school.
If the sentence has more than one verb (e.g. auxiliary verb), put the adverb of frequency before the main verb.
Examples
I can never remember anything!
They have often visited Rome.
When using adverbs of frequency in the question or negative form, put the adverb of frequency before the main verb.
Examples
She doesn't often visit Europe.
Do you usually get up early?

 

Easy Way to learn english : English Question Words

English Question Words

 

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Question words are used to ask about specific qualities, times, places, people, etc. They are different from yes / no questions (Do you live in France?). This chart provides question words, the use and example sentences. Study the question words, understand the uses and then look at the examples.

Who
Use: Asking about people
Examples:
Who do you like?
Who studies Russian?
What
Use: Asking about things or activities
Examples:
What does he do at weekends?
What is that?
What kind of / type of
Use: Asking about specific things or characteristics
Examples:
What type of car do you drive?
What kind of person is he?
What time
Use: Asking for a specific time
Examples:
What time is it?
What time does the show begin?
What ... like
Use: Asking about characteristics
Examples:
What was the weather like?
What is Mary like?
When
Use: Asking about general or specific times
Examples:
When do you like going out?
When does the bus leave?
Where
Use: Asking about places
Examples:
Where do you live?
Where did you go on vacation?
How
Use: Combined with many words to ask questions about specific characteristics, qualities, quantities, etc. For example: How much (price, quantity), How long (length), How often (frequency)
Examples:
How often do you go to the movies?
How long was the film?
How much does it cost?
Which
Use: Asking to specify a thing or person from a number of things or people
Examples:
Which book did you buy?
Which boy won the race?

Easy Way to learn english : Comparative and Superlatives for Beginners

  Comparative and Superlatives for Beginners

We use the comparative and superlative form to compare and contrast different objects in English. Use the comparative form to show the difference between two objects. Example: New York is more exciting than Seattle. Use the superlative form when speaking about three or more objects to show which object is 'the most' of something. Example: New York is the most exciting city in the USA.
Here is a chart showing how to construct the comparative form in English. Notice in the example sentences that we use 'than' to compare the two objects:
One Syllable Adjectives
add '-er' to end of the adjective (Note: double the final consonant if preceded by a vowel) remove the 'y' from the adjective and add 'ier'
Example: cheap - cheaper / hot - hotter / high - higher
Example Sentences
Yesterday was hotter than today.
This book is cheaper than that book.
Two Syllable Adjectives Ending in '-y'

Example: happy - happier / funny - funnier
Example Sentences
I am happier than you.
That joke was funnier than his joke.
Two, Three or More Syllable Adjectives
place 'more' before the adjective
Example: interesting - more interesting / difficult - more difficult
Example Sentences
London is more expensive than Madrid.
This test is more difficult than the last test.

Here is a chart showing how to construct the superlative form in English:
One Syllable Adjectives
place 'the' before the adjective and add '-est' to end of the adjective (Note: double the final consonant if preceded by a vowel)
Example: cheap - the cheapest / hot - the hottest / high - the highest
Example Sentences
Today is the hottest day of the summer.
This book is the cheapest I can find.
Two, Three or More Syllable Adjectives
place 'the most' before the adjective
Example: interesting - the most interesting / difficult - the most difficult
Example Sentences
London is the most expensive city in England.
That is the most beautiful painting here.
Two Syllable Adjectives Ending in '-y' place 'the' before the adjective and remove the 'y' from the adjective and add 'iest'
Example: happy - the happiest / funny - the funniest
Example Sentences
New York is the noisiest city in the USA.
He is the most important person I know.
IMPORTANT EXCEPTIONS
There are some important exceptions to these rules. Here are two of the most important exceptions:
good

• good - adjective
• better - comparative
• the best - superlative

Example Sentences
This book is better than that one.
This is the best school in the city.
bad

• bad - adjective
• worse - comparative
• the worst - superlative

Example Sentences
His French is worse than mine.
This is the worst day of my life.

Easy Way to learn english : Names and Adjectives

Countries and Languages 

 

This chart shows first the country, then language and, finally the nationality of many major countries from around the world.

One syllable
 
France
French
French

Greece
Greek
Greek


ends in '-ish'


Britain
English
British

Denmark
Danish
Danish

Finland
Finnish
Finnish

Poland
Polish
Polish

Spain
Spanish
Spanish

Sweden
Swedish
Swedish

Turkey
Turkish
Turkish


ends in '-an'


Germany
German
German

Mexico
Spanish
Mexican

The United States
English
American


ends in '-ian' or '-ean'


Australia
English
Australian

Brazil
Portuguese
Brazilian

Egypt
Arabic
Egyptian

Italy
Italian
Italian

Hungary
Hungarian
Hungarian

Korea
Korean
Korean

Russia
Russian
Russian


ends in '-ese'


China
Chinese
Chinese

Japan
Japanese
Japanese

Portugal
Portuguese
Portuguese

 

Easy Way to learn english : How to Use Adjectives

How to Use Adjectives

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An adjective describes how something 'is'. For this reason, we usually use the verb 'to be' when using adjectives. Adjectives are used to describe nouns. Example: He is a good doctor. They Rule: Adjectives describe nouns. The adjective is always invariable.
Example: beautiful trees, they are happy
Be careful!

• Adjectives don't have a singular and plural form OR a masculine, femine and neuter form.
• Adjectives are always the same! Never add a final -s to an adjective.
• Adjectives can also be placed at the end of a sentence if they describe the subject of a sentence. Example: My doctor is excellent.

NOT!!: difficults books
Rule: Adjectives are placed before the noun.
Example: a wonderful book very interesting people
Be careful!

• Don't place an adjective after the noun

NOT!!: an apple red

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Easy Way to learn english : Using Adverbs

Using Adverbs

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Adverbs modify verbs. They tell you How something is done. Example: How does he she sing? - She sings beautifully.
Rule: Adverbs are often formed by adding -ly to an adjective
Example: beautiful - beautifully, careful - carefully
Be Careful!

• Some adjectives don't change in the adverb form. The most important of these are: fast - fast, hard - hard
• Good is probably the most important exception. The adverb form of 'good' is 'well'. Unfortunately, this is a common mistake that many Americans make!

NOT!!: He plays tennis good. Rule: Adverbs can also modify an adjective. In this case, the adverb is placed before the adjective.
Example: She is extremely happy. They are absolutely sure.
Be Careful!

• Do not use 'very' with adjectives that express an increased quality of a basic adjective Example: good - fantastic

NOT!!: She is a very beautiful woman.
Rule: Adverbs of frequency (always, never, sometimes, often, etc.) usually come before the main verb
Example: He is often late for class. Do you always eat in a restaurant? They don't usually travel on Fridays.
Be Careful!

• Adverbs of frequency expressing infrequency are not usually used in the negative or question form. NOT!!: Does she rarely eat fish? They don't seldom go to the cinema.
• Adverbs of frequency are often placed at the beginning of a sentence. Example: Sometimes, he likes to go to museums.
• Adverbs of frequency follow - come after - the verb 'to be'. Example: He is sometimes late for work.

Easy Way to learn english : ABCs pronunciation guide

ABCs pronunciation guide

• A as in "apple"
• B as in "boy"
• C as in "car"
• D as in "dog"
• E as in "ear"
• F as in "flag"
• G as in "great"
• H as in "house"
• I as in "insect"
• J as in "joy"
• K as in "kind"
• L as in "light"
• M as in "magic"
• N as in "night"
• O as in "orchestra"
• P as in "people"
• Q as in "question"
• R as in "red"
• S as in "sure"
• T as in "truck"
• U as in "unique"
• V as in "video"
• W as in "wow"
• X as in "xerox"
• Y as in "yes"
• Z as in "zebra"

Easy Way to learn english : Present continuous

Present continuous

The present continuous is used to talk about present situations which we see as short-term or temporary. We use the present simple to talk about present situations which we see as long-term or permanent.

In these examples, the action is taking place at the time of speaking.

• It's raining.
• Who is Kate talking to on the phone?
• Look, somebody is trying to steal that man's wallet.
• I'm not looking. My eyes are closed tightly.

In these examples, the action is true at the present time but we don't think it will be true in the long term.

• I'm looking for a new apartment.
• He's thinking about leaving his job.
• They're considering making an appeal against the judgment.
• Are you getting enough sleep?