Few and A few 01/21/2011
We use "few" in a negative sense. Use "a few" in a positive sense. Example Sentences I have few friends in Los Angeles. I have a few friends in New York. Add Comment Let, Make and Help 01/21/2011
With the verbs "let, make and help" we use the following structure:S + let, make or help + object + verb without to For other verbs that take this structure we use: S + verb + object + verb with toExample Sentences She let him stay out late. What did your father make you do? Past Continuous for Interrupted Actions 01/14/2011
Past Continuous for Interrupted Actions Use the past continuous to express an interrupted action in the past. Example Sentences She was talking on the phone when he arrived. What was she doing when you asked her the question? Already and Yet 01/11/2011
Use "already" in positive sentences to express something done recently. Use "yet" in the question and negative forms. Example Sentences Have you finished that report yet? He's already talked with Bob. Yes/No Short Answers 01/11/2011
When answering yes/no questions, use the auxiliary verb to reply. Examples: Did he come here last week? - Yes, he did. Have you lived here long? - No, I haven't. Tips for Daily English 01/11/2011
We use the verb "to be" to express age in English. There are two possibilities: He is eight or He is eight years old Example sentences: Billy is nineteen My sister is twenty-four years old | RobinHi, I'm Robin and have been teaching English in Shenzhen since 2002. I hope to hear from you with any questions you have about English. ArchivesCategories |
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