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Simple Present – 3rd person -s – Exercise

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Simple Present – 3rd person -s – Exercise

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Simple Present - affirmative, negative and question

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Simple Present - affirmative, negative and question

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Present simple: I do, I don’t, Do I? - Test-English

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Past simple regular

We often add -ed to verbs (regular verbs) to make the past simple.

Spelling of regular verbs

When do we double the consonant?

We double the consonant when the verb ends in consonant + vowel + consonant. This is always true when the verb is one syllable.

When the verb is two syllables, we only double the consonant when the STRESS is in the last syllable.

reFER ⇒ referred, preFER ⇒ preferred, reGRET ⇒ regretted

But we do NOT double the consonant when the STRESS is NOT in the last syllable.

VIsit ⇒ visited, ANswer ⇒ answered.

Past simple irregular

Some verb are irregular and they don't add -ed to make the past simple. Some very common irregular verbs are:

Past simple - use

Past finished actions or states

We can use the past simple to talk about past finished actions or states. We know and we often mention when these actions happened with a past time expression: yesterday, yesterday morning, last night, last week, two days ago, five years ago, etc.

Past repeated actions

We can use the past simple to talk about habits or repeated actions that happened in the past but don't happen in the present. We often use adverbs or expressions of frequency ( often, always, every day, etc.).

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Past simple – regular/irregular verbs - Test-English

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Past simple regular/irregular. We add ‘-ed’ to verbs to make the past simple, but some verbs are irregular. A1 – Elementary English grammar and exercises.

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Exercises Explanation Downloads

Past simple - Form and use

Exercise 1

Choose the correct past simple forms to complete the sentences below.

Past simple - Form

Spelling of regular verbs

Past simple - Use

Completed actions in the past

We use the past simple to talk about actions or events that happened in the past. We know or we say when the events happened.

I saw Jim yesterday.

We didn't go out last Saturday. We stayed at home.

She moved to Chester three years ago.

Past habits

We use the past simple to talk about past habits (things that we did more or less often).

She washed her hair every day.

She worked as a nurse.

I often played in the park when we were children.

Situations that were true in the past

We also use the past simple to talk about things that were true in the past.

My grandfather had two brothers.

He lived with my grandparents as a child.

Events in chronological order

We use the past simple to describe the main events of a story in chronological order.

When I arrived home, I took off my shoes and then I relaxed on the sofa

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Past simple – Form and use - Test-English

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Past simple form and use. We use the past simple to talk about completed actions in the past, past habits, things that were true in the past, and to narrate past events in chronological order. English grammar and exercises.

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GEROUNDS AND INFINITIVES - Idioms of mood 

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Feelings and emotions

In this pre-advanced vocabulary lesson, you will learn many adjectives we can use to describe the way we feel, from happy to sad and everything in between. Check the following pictures and read the definitions and examples to understand what each term means and in which situations it could be used.

Positive and negative emotions

Positive emotions

When you feel 1 joyful, you're happy, perhaps because you've heard some good news.

When you're 2 excited, you're happy because you' re looking forward to something that is going to happen in the future.

If you're 3 content, you're not extremely happy, but you feel quite satisfied.

When you're 4 grateful, you feel thankful for something you have or that someone has done.

When you're 5 proud, you feel respect for yourself, often because of something you or someone close to you has achieved.

If you're 6 confident, you believe in yourself and are not worried about failure.

When you're 7 hopeful, you have hope and believe that it is possible for something good to happen.

If you're 8 relieved, you feel pleased because you have avoided a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Negative emotions

When you're 9 offended, you feel angry or hurt by something someone has said or done to you.

If you're 10 anxious, you feel worried or uneasy about something.

When you're 11 frustrated, you feel annoyed because something is not working or happening the way you want it to.

If you're 12 disappointed, you're unhappy because something was not as good as you thought it would be.

Feeling 13 guilty means that you feel bad for something you did wrong.

When you're 14 nervous, you feel worried about a stressful situation that is going to arise in the future.

If you're 15 upset, it means you're sad because of something that has happened.

When you're 16 depressed, you feel unhappy and have little hope.

Neutral and intense emotions

Neutral emotions

When you're 1 calm, you feel relaxed, and are not worried about anything.

If you are 2 indifferent, you have no feelings about or interest in something.

If you're 3 bored, it means you're uninterested in what is happening around you.

When you're 4 curious, you want to know more about something.

If you're 5 tired, you don't have a lot of energy and may want to sleep.

When you're 6 relaxed, you feel free because nothing is worrying you.

7 Puzzled means you're confused about something that is happening or has happened.

8 Neutral means you have no strong preferences or opinions about something.

If you're 9 reserved, you keep your feelings to yourself.

When you're 10 satisfied, you're pleased because you got what you desired.

Intense emotions

When you're 11 ecstatic, you feel incredibly happy, usually because something good has happened.

If you're 12 furious, you are extremely angry about something.

When you're 13 terrified, you're very scared, so something is really frightening you.

When you're 14 exhilarated, something makes you feel thrilled and excited.

15 Devastated means extremely sad, so if you're feeling this way, something very upsetting has happened.

If you're feeling 16 overwhelmed, something has affected you deeply, causing you to feel very emotional.

When you're 17 desperate, you've lost all hope, and are feeling very down.

If you're 18 hysterical, you're in a state of uncontrolled excitement, anger, or panic.

When you're 19 stunned, you're too shocked to express any emotion, usually because of bad news.

If you're 20 bewildered, you're extremely confused, and are unable to understand a situation.

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Exercises Explanation Downloads

Next to, under, between, in front of, behind, over, etc.

Exercise 1

Look at the pictures and choose the correct prepositions of place.

Next to, under, between, in front of, behind, over, etc. - Prepositions of place

Next to / beside

Between

In front of

Behind

Opposite

Under

Above / over

Above and over mean 'at or to a higher position'. Over is more common.

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At, in, on - prepositions of place

At

At a point

We use at to refer to a point near something.

At the top of/at the bottom of/at the end of

We use at in the expressions at the top of, at the bottom of and at the end of.

Group activities

We use at to refer to group activities like parties, concerts, and other events.

At + school/university/college

We normally use at with school, university and college.

Be at home/work

We say be at home/at work (without the)

At the shop

We use at to refer to shops, restaurants, cafés, etc.

In

In a 3D space

We use in to refer to a position inside of a three-dimensional space.

In a space with limits

We also use in for areas that have limits or boundaries, like continents, countries, cities, regions, etc.

In a car

In the water

We also use in when something is in the water: in the sea, in the river, in the swimming pool, etc.

In a picture, in a book

We also use in for things that are printed in books, pictures, documents, etc.

On

On a surface

We use on to refer to a position on a surface.

On the first/second/etc. floor

We use on to refer to floors in a building.

On the right/left

We use on in the expressions on the right and on the left.

On the bus/train/plane

We use on when we are using public transport: on the bus, on a train, on a plane, etc.

On TV/the radio/the Internet/a website

We use on when we read, see or learn something in the media.

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At, in, on - prepositions of place. At the table, in an office, on the beach, etc. A1-Elementary English grammar and exercises.

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Giving directions

In this Pre-intermediate Vocabulary Lesson about Giving Directions, you will learn essential terms and phrases used to give directions clearly and effectively. The pictures, descriptions, and examples below will help you understand and remember the terms.

Directions

2 If you go along a street, you follow that street in a certain direction.

3 If you go up/down a street, you move in one direction (up) or the other direction (down) on a street.

5 If you stay on a street/road, you continue following the same street/road without turning off it.

6 If you go through a tunnel, you travel into and come out of the other side of the tunnel.

7 If you go for two/three/etc. blocks, you continue traveling for the specified number of city blocks.

8 If you walk/drive across a bridge, you travel over the bridge from one side to the other.

9 If you turn left, you change direction to your left.

10 If you turn right, you change direction to your right.

11 If you take the first/second/etc. right/left, you make a turn at the first, second, or specified street on your right or left.

12 If you go to the end of the street, you continue traveling until the street finishes, or you can't go further on that street.

14 If you merge onto a road or the highway/motorway, you join the flow of traffic on the highway from an entrance ramp.

16 If you turn around, you change direction to face the opposite way from where you were going.

Prepositions of location

While the previous section describes terms for movement and direction, this section focuses on prepositions that help describe the static location of places and objects. These prepositions are essential for indicating where something is situated.

1 We use the preposition at to describe a point near a location; for example, someone can be at the traffic light, at the intersection, at the traffic sign, etc.

2 We use the preposition near to describe a location that is close to another place, but not necessarily next to it.

4 We use the preposition between to describe a location that is in the middle of two other places.

5 We use the preposition next to to describe a location that is immediately on the right or left of another place.

6 We use the phrase on the corner of to describe the location of a building or structure that is situated at the intersection of two streets.

Asking for directions

Here are some different questions you can use to ask for directions:
How can I get to (the nearest) ...?

How can I get to the nearest petrol station?
Where's the nearest ...? Is there a ... near here? Could you tell me how to get to...?

Could you tell me how to get to the post office?

After completing the exercises in this lesson on Giving Directions, you can use the unit's Vocabulary Flashcards to revise and help you memorize the terms.

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