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Index Eight Parts of English ......................................................................................................... 1 Words, Words, Words Review ................................................................................................ 1 Prefix, Suffix, Affix Review ...................................................................................................... 2 Nouns Review ............................................................................................................................ 3 Pronouns Review ....................................................................................................................... 4 Verbs Review ............................................................................................................................. 5 Adverbs Review ......................................................................................................................... 6 Adjectives Review ..................................................................................................................... 7 Prepositions Review.................................................................................................................. 8 Conjunctions Review ................................................................................................................ 9 Interjections Review ............................................................................................................... 10
Adjectives .......................................................................................................................... 11 Learn Adjectives Review ........................................................................................................ 11 Adverbs & Adjectives Review ............................................................................................... 12 Noun Modifiers Review .......................................................................................................... 13 Possessive Adjectives Review ............................................................................................... 14 Demonstrative Adjectives Review ........................................................................................... 15 Comparative Adjectives Review ........................................................................................... 16 Superlative Adjectives Review .............................................................................................. 17 Noun Adjectives Review ........................................................................................................ 18 Feelings Adjectives Review ................................................................................................... 19 Personality Adjectives Review .............................................................................................. 20
Adverbs .............................................................................................................................. 21 Ever & Never Adverbs Review .............................................................................................. 21 Just & Yet Adverbs Review .................................................................................................... 22 Recently & Already Adverbs Review........................................................................................ 23 Since & For Adverbs Review .................................................................................................. 24 Still & Lately Adverbs Review................................................................................................ 25 Always & Never Adverbs Review ......................................................................................... 26 Usually & Hardly Ever Adverbs Review ................................................................................... 27 Rarely & Seldom Adverbs Review ........................................................................................... 28
Slowly & Carefully Adverbs Review ......................................................................................... 29 Quickly & Fast Adverbs Review .............................................................................................. 30
Conjunctions ..................................................................................................................... 31 Coordinating Conjunctions Review .......................................................................................... 31 Subordinating Conjunctions Review ........................................................................................ 32 Correlative Conjunctions Review ......................................................................................... 33 And & But Conjunctions Review ........................................................................................... 34 Or Conjunction Review .......................................................................................................... 35 So Conjunction Review ........................................................................................................... 36 For Conjunction Review ......................................................................................................... 37 Either & Or Conjunctions Review ......................................................................................... 38 Not Only & But Also Conjunctions Review .............................................................................. 39 Both & And Conjunctions Review ........................................................................................ 40
Interjections ...................................................................................................................... 41 Interjections Review ............................................................................................................... 41 Hello Interjections Review ..................................................................................................... 42 Yes Interjections Review ........................................................................................................ 43 No Interjections Review ......................................................................................................... 44 Oh Dear & I Never Interjections Review .................................................................................. 45 What & Wow Interjections Review ......................................................................................... 46 My God & Darn It Interjections Review ................................................................................... 47 Alrighty & Okay Interjections Review ...................................................................................... 48 Ouch & Bravo Interjections Review ......................................................................................... 49 No Way & Oops Interjections Review ..................................................................................... 50
Nouns ................................................................................................................................. 51 Count Nouns Review .............................................................................................................. 51 Uncountable Nouns Review .................................................................................................. 52 Common Nouns Review ......................................................................................................... 53 Collective Nouns Review ....................................................................................................... 54 Proper Nouns Review ............................................................................................................. 55 Compound Nouns Review...................................................................................................... 56 Gerunds Review ....................................................................................................................... 57
Abstract Nouns Review .......................................................................................................... 58 Concrete Nouns Review ......................................................................................................... 59 Predicate Nouns Review ........................................................................................................ 60
Prepositions....................................................................................................................... 61 Prepositions Review................................................................................................................ 61 Arbitrary Collocations Review .............................................................................................. 62 By/Next to/Beside Prepositions Review ................................................................................. 63 Time Prepositions Review...................................................................................................... 64 Place Prepositions Review ..................................................................................................... 65 Movement Prepositions Review ........................................................................................... 66 American/British English Review ......................................................................................... 67 At Preposition Review ............................................................................................................ 68 On Preposition Review ........................................................................................................... 69 In Preposition Review ............................................................................................................. 70
Pronouns ............................................................................................................................ 71 Pronouns Review ..................................................................................................................... 71 Personal Pronouns Review .................................................................................................... 72 Demonstrative Pronouns Review ......................................................................................... 73 Interrogative Pronouns Review ............................................................................................ 74 Indefinite Pronouns Review .................................................................................................. 75 Possessive Pronouns Review ................................................................................................ 76 Reciprocal Pronouns Review ................................................................................................. 77 Relative Pronouns Review ..................................................................................................... 78 Reflexive Pronouns Review ................................................................................................... 79 Intensive Pronouns Review ................................................................................................... 80
Verb .................................................................................................................................... 81 Verb Review ............................................................................................................................. 81 Action Verbs Review ............................................................................................................... 82 Stative Verbs Review .............................................................................................................. 83 Auxiliary Verbs Review........................................................................................................... 84 Modal Auxiliary Verbs Review .............................................................................................. 85 Empty Verbs Review ............................................................................................................... 86
Infinitive Verbs Review .......................................................................................................... 87 Past Simple Verbs Review ...................................................................................................... 88 Past Participle Verbs Review ................................................................................................. 89 Present Participle & ing Review ............................................................................................ 90
Grammar Bank ONE......................................................................................................... 91 Active & Passive Voice Review ............................................................................................. 91 Determiner Review ................................................................................................................. 92 Quantifiers & Partitives Review ............................................................................................ 93 Time Adverbs Review ............................................................................................................. 94 Meeting The First Time Review ............................................................................................ 95 Say Goodbye in English Review ............................................................................................ 96 Indirect Request & Offer Review .......................................................................................... 97 Indirect Questions Review ..................................................................................................... 98 Negative Questions Review .................................................................................................. 99 Question Tags Review .......................................................................................................... 100
Eight Parts of English
Words, Words, Words
Review
English is a rich language in so many ways. The English language starts with simple words. The verb “To be” is just the beginning of your English learning adventure. Nouns are next. Vocabulary is needed to be able to speak about different subjects. Remember that words are just words until we decide to use them in a certain way. Below are common examples of different ways we use the same word.
Examples with the word “Paint”. Noun: I am going to buy some paint. Noun with a suffix: I just bought this interesting painting. Gerund: My friend likes painting. Adjective with suffix: It is a paintable surface. Verb: They will paint the house next week. Verb with a prefix: We must repaint the house next week. Compound noun: I just bought a paintbrush. Job or profession: She is an artistic painter. Idiomatic Phrase: I always paint my face in the morning! Idiomatic Phrase: Let me paint a picture for you! Idiom: We are going to paint the town red tonight! Search your dictionary for each example! Remember that words in English are often used many different ways. There is a new word created every 89 minutes in the English language. Be creative! Maybe you will create the next new word in English! Index 1
Prefix, Suffix, Affix
Review
What is an “Affix?”. An “Affix” is a letter or letters added to a root word to change it’s meaning. Prefix and suffix are terms used to further describe an affix. In other words “Affix” is a word used to describe both a “Prefix and Suffix”. A “Prefix” is placed before a word. A “Suffix” is placed after. New words are created from root words. Many words have both a “Prefix and Suffix”. There are many forms and specific reasons for adding letters to words. The main idea is to create other words with different definitions in English. Below are a just few examples. Check your dictionary for prefixes and suffixes to better understand this subject.
Common Prefix examples: dis-, ir-, un-, re-. (Dis)agree is the opposite of “Agree”. It is defined as “Not”. (Ir)responsible is the opposite of “Responsible”. It is defined as “Not”. (Un)friendly is the opposite of “Friendly”. It is defined as “Not”. (Re)turn means “Go back” or “Take back”. It is defined as “Again”.
Common Suffix examples: -ed, -ing, -ly, -es. Cook(ed) The verb to cook. Use for adjectives and past tense verbs. Runn(ing) The verb to run. Use for gerunds, adjectives and continuous tenses. Quick(ly) Quickly is an adverb. Use for adverbs and adjectives. Box(es) Box is a noun and verb. Use for plural nouns and actions. While there are many affixes in English, the above prefixes and suffixes are regarded as the most common in the English language. The above list is incomplete. Refer to your grammar resource for further explanations. Have fun with the subject of “Affixes”. Index 2
Nouns Review A noun is just one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. A noun is the name of a person, place, thing or idea. A proper noun is a word that always starts with a capital letter or to name a specific one-of-a-kind item. Common nouns are words used to name general items. Please note that a word is just a word until you decide how to use it. Most nouns can also be used as a verb.
Examples. Common nouns are in bold type. Q: Is that your car? A: Yes, I just bought it a few days ago. Q: Why are they running down the street? A: They need to catch the bus! Q: Do you want to buy a pair of jeans? A: Yes, let’s go to the shop!
Proper nouns are in bold type. Q: What is your fathers name? A: His name is Bob. Q: What city do you live in? A: I live in London. Q: Who is Mr Jones married to? A: He is married to Sally.
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Pronouns Review A Pronoun is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. A pronoun replaces a noun or noun phrase. We use pronouns so as not to repeat a noun again and again. Most pronouns are short words. There are nine different types of pronouns. Some of the most common pronouns are “He, she, it, I, you, we, they”. Pronouns can function with a direct object or indirect objects.
Examples. Pronouns are in bold type. Q: Is that yours? A: Yes, I just bought it a few days ago. Q: Why are they running down the street? A: They need to catch the bus! Q: Do you want to buy a pair of jeans at the shop? A: Yes, let’s walk to it!
Here are more examples of Pronouns. Q: What is his name? A: His name is Bob. Q: Do you live in London? A: Yes, I do. Q: Who is he married to? A: He is married to Sally.
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Verbs Review A Verb is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. A verb expresses an action, state or feeling. Action verbs express an activity we can watch or know it is happening. State or Stative verbs express a fact. Feeling verbs express senses. Common feeling verbs are “Like, Love, Enjoy”. Most stative verbs are never used in the continuous tenses. Some common state verbs are “Have, get and see”. Every sentence in English must have a verb.
Examples. Action verbs are in bold type. Q: Do you dance? A: Yes, I dance at the club on Fridays. Q: Is she running down the street? A: Yes, she runs often! Q: Are you walking to work today? A: No, I am riding my bicycle! Stative verbs are in bold type. Q: Does it have a name? A: Yes, my new dog’s name is Spot. Q: Do you live in London? A: Yes, I do. Q: Who is he married to? A: He is married to Sally. Make Notes! Create More Examples Here! _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
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Adverbs
Review
An adverb is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. An adverb modifies or describes an adjective, a verb or another adverb. Adverbs are also called modifiers. Adverbs help express manner, place, time or degree. Sentence adverbs can modify an entire sentence. Adverbs can also modify or change phrases. Adverbs are one of the most important parts of English to study.
Examples. Adverbs are in bold type. Q: Are you a really happy person? A: I think so. I am always very cheerful. Q: Is it super hot in the summer where you live? A: Yes, extremely warm! Q: Are you riding the red bus today? A: Yes and tomorrow as well!
More adverb examples. Q: Isn’t it so beautiful outside? A: Yes, the sky is very blue today! Q: Is London always a friendly city? A: Yes, it is a fun city now. Q: Has she ever been married? A: Yes, she has been married twice.
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Adjectives Review An adjective is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. An adjective gives information about nouns, pronouns and feelings. Adjectives help describe everything from size to temperature. From big to small. All about happy and sad. Adjectives also help create many adverbs. Many adverbs and adjectives have the same spelling. Adjectives are also referred to as modifiers.
Examples. Adjectives are in bold type. Q: Are you a happy person? A: I think so. I am always cheerful. Q: Is it hot in the summer where you live? A: Yes, very warm! Q: Are you riding the red bus today? A: No, I am taking the yellow cab!
More adjective examples. Q: Isn’t it beautiful outside? A: Yes, the sky is so blue today! Q: Is London often cold? A: Yes but, sometimes it is warm. Q: Is she married to a nice man? A: Yes, and he is handsome too.
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Prepositions Review A preposition is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. A preposition helps describe place, movement and time. Three of the most common prepositions are “In, On, and At”. “In” is often used with limits. “On” is often used when two things touch. “At” is often used with places or locations. Prepositions are used for phrases and time expressions. Slang, informal and idioms contain prepositions too.
Examples. Prepositions are in bold type. Q: Are you at home now? A: Yes, I am in the kitchen. Q: Was it hot on the subway today? A: Yes, I couldn’t wait to get off! Q: Are you riding in the taxi today? A: Yes, I am getting a taxi at the airport!
More adverb examples. Q: Isn’t it beautiful outside? A: Yes, it’s nice at the park too! Q: Where will you stay while in London? A: At my friends home. Q: Is she traveling to the sea? A: No, she is staying in the mountains.
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Conjunctions Review A Conjunction is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. Conjunctions connect or join “Words, Phrases or Clauses”. Coordinating conjunctions are “For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so”. There are just seven “Coordinating conjunctions”. There are other conjunctions as well. They are “Subordinating and Correlative Conjunctions”. See “Coordinating conjunction” examples below.
Examples. Coordinating conjunctions are in bold type. I tried to call you but you didn’t answer your phone. I have two cats and a dog. We are going shopping for a new car. You can have a sandwich or pizza to eat. Neither the sandwich nor the pizza seems tasty to me. My father always worked hard so we could afford a nice home. I study for my exams yet I always fail. Make Notes! Create More Examples Here! _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
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Interjections Review An Interjection is one of “The Eight Parts” of the English language. An “Interjection” is a word or words that expresses emotion, excitement or feelings. Interjections stand alone. Nearly all English words can be used as an interjection. They are used commonly in spoken, casual and informal English. Interjections can express positive, neutral and negative thoughts. A few examples are below.
Examples. Interjections are in bold type. Yikes! There’s a spider on my foot! You prepared dinner all by yourself? Wow! Ouch! That bee just stung me! You finally graduated from University! Congrats! Oh dear! I don’t know how to solve this problem! She spoke Yiddish all day! Cool! Fantastic! It is such a beautiful day today!
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Adjectives
Learn Adjectives Review Learning adjectives is not that difficult. Just ask yourself why we use adjectives in the first place. What are adjectives? Adjectives are describing words. We use adjectives to describe “Nouns, Pronouns and Feelings”. Sounds simple, right? Not exactly. Study the examples below to better understand simple ways to use Adjectives. Practice speaking English with Adjectives.
Examples. Are you happy? Yes, I am or No, I am not! Is he cold? Yes, he is or No he is not! Is she excited? Yes, she is or No, she is not! Is it warm outside? Yes, it is or No, it is not! Was that book interesting? Yes, it was or No, it was not! Was that an interesting book? Yes, it was or No, it was not! How tall is she? She is between 5‘6 or 5‘8!
Negative Questions. Isn’t it a nice day? Yes, it is or No, it is not! Aren’t I a happy person? Yes, you are or No you are not! Aren’t you interested in sports? Yes, I am or No, I am not! Aren’t we happy people? Yes, we are or No, we are not! Isn’t she an interesting person? Yes, she is or No, she is not! Isn’t he an intelligent person? Yes, he is or No, he is not!
Grammar Notes. Remember that adjectives ending in “ing” are used to describe things (Nouns/Pronouns) and situations. Adjectives ending in “ed” are used to describe feelings. Index 11
Adjectives
Adverbs & Adjectives
Review
Adverbs and Adjectives have a direct connection. Why? It’s because many adverbs are created from adjectives. This is often accomplished by adding “ly, ily, ally or y” to an adjective to create an adverb. Once you learn adjectives, now you are ready to learn adverbs in different forms. Remember that some adverbs are “irregular” and they do not follow the normal rule.
Adjectives that Modify Nouns. Sally wore a beautiful dress to the party! Slow taxi’s are everywhere in New York! He is a terrible saxophone player! The live concert last night finished at three in the morning!
Adverbs that Modify Verbs. Sally played the piano beautifully! The taxi drove slowly! He played the saxophone terribly! The rock group played music loud and lively!
Irregular Adjectives that Modify Nouns. He is a fast runner! She is a good cook!
Irregular Adverbs that Modify Verbs. They always run so fast! She cooks so well!
Remember that Adjectives help describe how something feels, sounds, looks, tastes and acts. Index 12
Noun Modifiers Review Adjectives modify nouns. In other words, they change a quality or states of being of a noun. Adjectives also describe the quantity of nouns. Words like hundreds, many, a few, ten. These are all used to describe how many or how much. Remember that adjectives describe nouns, pronouns and feelings. Adjectives do not describe adverbs, verbs or other adverbs.
Noun Modifier Examples. Is she wearing a new dress? Yes, she is or No, she is not! Is he riding his red bike? Yes, he is or No, he is not! Is it an old car? Yes, it is or No, it is not! Are you having a good time at the party? Yes, I am or No, I am not! Are they going to have a long vacation? Yes, they are or No, they are not! Are we eating spicy pizza for dinner? Yes, we are or No, we are not! Am I traveling to a warm country? Yes, I am or No, I am not!
Noun Quantity Modifiers. How many people are at this party? There are 100 people here! How much sugar do we have? We have one pound of sugar! How many bottles of water did you buy? I bought five bottles of water! How much coffee would you like? Just one cup please! How many cars do you own? I have just two cars! How much money do you have? I have twenty dollars! How many rooms does your flat have? My flat has three rooms! How much juice do you drink in the morning? I usually have two glasses!
There is a lot more to the subject of Adjectives. This short lesson is just part of a series of explanations for one part of English. “How much and how many� are quantifiers in English. Index 13
Possessive Adjectives
Review
Possessive adjectives modify nouns to show possession. In other words: “Who does something belong to? The possessive adjectives are “my, your, his, her, its, our and their”. Use my, your, his, her and its for one of something. Use our and their for more than one of something. Study this subject as well as “possessive pronouns” to help you understand and speak great English.
Possessive Adjective Examples. Is this your shirt on the floor? Yes, it is my shirt! or No, it is not! Is my coat in the closet? Yes, your coat is in the closet! Is his car parked near the park? Yes, it is or No, it is not! Where are her reading glasses? They are on the table! Can the frog change its color? Yes, it can or No, it cannot! When is our party going to start? It is going to start at 7. Who is working on their project? Bob is working on their project!
Grammar Notes. While there are other ways to refer to nouns, possessive adjectives are just one. Once you have learned possessive adjectives, now it’s time to focus on your pronouns. There are several types of pronouns including “personal pronouns”, “possessive pronouns”, “reflexive pronouns” and “object pronouns”. Look for other grammar resources to fully understand the subject of adjectives and pronouns. Index 14
Demonstrative Adjectives Review
What are demonstrative adjectives? They are words used to modify nouns. They are used to refer to one or more people, place or thing. For this grammar review, I will focus on just four. They are “This, That, These, Those”. “This and that” are used to refer to “one”, while “these and those” are used to refer to “more than one!” “This and these” are used to refer to something close in proximity, while “that and those” are used to refer to something further away from you!
Examples. This book belongs to my best friend, Bill. (One book) This belongs to Bill. (One Book) These apples are so delicious! (More than one) These are so delicious! (More than one apple) That house over there, belongs to my neighbor! (One house) That is my neighbors! (One house) Those people are my parents! (Two people) Those are my parents! (Two people)
Notes: There are more demonstrative adjectives. Some examples are “Former, latter, yon and yonder”. “Former and latter” are used more commonly in everyday speech, while “yon and yonder” are considered non standard. Non standard words are not commonly used in todays English. They are used in creative writing and to provoke a smile or two in spoken English. We can use demonstrative adjectives with or without the noun. If the person you are speaking to, can see or understands what you are referring to, use without the noun. To emphasize the noun or subject, use both.
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Comparative Adjectives
Review
What are “Comparative adjectives?”. They are words used to compare two objects. In other words, when we compare two nouns! Comparative adjectives help determine which noun is “bigger, smaller, nicer etc”. Two syllable words are modified by adding a suffix. Adjectives with three syllables are preceded with the word "More”. Sometimes it is more appropriate to use the opposite comparative to refer to people or subjects in a nicer way! We use the term “not as __ as”. Positive ways to compare in an equal manner is “as __ as”.
Examples with one syllable adjectives. You are “taller” than me! I am “not as tall as” you! You “are as tall as” me! (Equal) Your house is “bigger” than mine! My house is “not as big as” yours! Your house “is as big as” mine! (Equal)
Examples with three syllable words. Your job is “more important” than mine! My job is “not as important as” yours! Our jobs are “equally important”. (Equal) Your car is “more expensive than” mine! My car is “less expensive compared to” yours! Our cars are “equally expensive!” (Equal)
Notes: As you can see, sometimes we use adverbs to make our statement understandable. The word “equal” is an adjective while the word “equally” is an adverb. The above are just a few examples. There are many more!
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Superlative Adjectives
Review
What are “Superlative Adjectives?”. They are words used to compare a subject or object to a group! They are adjectives used to describe a lower or higher quality. We often do not compare a subject or object with another when referring to the best or the worst! Below are a number of examples in different forms. Please note that adjectives are either regular or irregular. Use the word “Most” before three syllable adjectives.
“One Syllable” Regular Adjectives. My car is the fastest! Your car is the slowest! His building is the tallest! Her blue skirt is the shortest!
“Two Syllable” Regular Adjectives. My wife is the happiest woman in the world! Your project is the simplest ever! His business is the busiest in town! Her new dress is the prettiest color I’ve ever seen!
“Three Syllable” Regular Adjectives. My wife’s new job is the most interesting ever! Your car is the most expensive in the neighborhood! His job is the most exciting he has ever had! Some Irregular superlative adjectives are “Best, worst, least, most! Irregular adjectives must be learned by heart. The examples on the page are just that! “Examples!”. There are many more in the English language. Index 17
Noun Adjectives Review What is a noun adjective? Actually, there is no such term but, putting this subject in simple terms, it just makes sense when nouns are used in a certain way. When we use a noun to describe another noun, it becomes a describing word. Describing words are known as adjectives. Nouns often act as describing words in English. We often use two nouns together as a compound noun. In other words, two nouns used to describe something.
Nouns as Adjectives Examples. Who do you work for? I work for the city government! What is your profession? I am an article writer! When is the computer exhibition? It is on Sunday! Where are you going Saturday? I am going to a horse race! Why did she go to prison? Because, she is a car thief! Will you go to the boat race next week? Yes, I will! Would you like to go on a Sunday picnic? I would love too! Can we go to the bicycle shop today? Yes, why not! Could you hand me the salt shaker? Yes, of course! Remember that adjectives are never plural. However, some words in English are always used with an “S� to refer to a single subject! Here are a few examples! News reporter, Billiards table, Athletics trainer. (Singular) These same nouns as adjectives can also be referred to as plural nouns by making the main noun plural. Here are a few examples! Two news reporters, Three billiards tables, Four athletics trainers (Plural) Index 18
Feelings Adjectives Review Feelings adjectives help describe a persons tone, feeling or emotion. There are countless variants in the English language. Most students learn simple feelings adjectives at first. One syllable and then two or more. Positive and negative feelings adjectives are important to understand by degree. “Very, so, really and quite” are used to emphasize simple adjectives. Below are a few examples in various degrees.
Positive Feelings Adjectives. Are you happy now? Yes, I’m happy! or Yes, I am! Are you glad now? Yes, I’m glad! or Yes, I am! Are you having fun? Yes, I am having fun or Yes, I am! Are you having a good time at the party? Yes, I am!
Negative Feelings Adjectives. Why are you sad? I lost my watch! Why do you feel bad? I forgot to take my medicine! Why are you afraid of the dark? Because my brother is! Why are you scared of dogs? Because I was bitten by one!
Feelings Adjectives with suffix “ed”. Why are you excited? I have just won the lottery! Why are you bored with your job? I don’t have time off! Remember that some adjectives end with “ing and ed”. We add “ed” to a word ending (Suffix), when we refer to our feelings. We used “ing” when we refer to nouns. Index 19
Personality Adjectives
Review
What are personality adjectives? Personality adjectives are used to describe a persons personality or character. Everyone has a different personality. It is important to study and learn personality adjectives. Describing objects and people is easier with the proper vocabulary. We often use adverbs “so, very, really and quite� to emphasize adjectives. Often we use a prefix to create the opposite meaning of a word.
Positive Personality Adjectives Examples. I like my best friend because she is always so positive! He is a creative person in his job! She is always frank when she shares her opinion! It is a friendly cat. Simon is always close to me! He is so funny. I really like his movies! She is very entertaining. I always enjoy her performances! It is really active today. My cat is running everywhere!
Negative Personality Adjectives Examples. My neighbor is always acting in a negative way! He was uncreative in his last job! She is shy when talking about her family! The neighbors dog is so unfriendly! He is always so uninteresting! He sleeps all day! She is often vague about her job! There are many words used to describe personalities. The examples above are meant to help you with grammar, pronunciation and intonation. Remember that we can emphasize words when a persons voice is elevated. We can also make statements stronger by speaking word for word without contractions. Index 20
Adverbs
Ever & Never Adverbs
Review
The adverbs “Ever and Never” are just two of the many adverbs used in the English language. The most common tenses these adverbs are used in, are the “Perfect Tenses”. It is quite common for these two adverbs to be used in combination. “Ever” is often used to form questions and negatives about the past. “Never” is used for negative responses. When used in “Perfect Tenses”, we never refer to exact time. These adverbs can also be used in simple tenses as well. Below are a few examples to study.
Examples. Present perfect tense. Q: Have you ever been to Mexico? A: No, I haven’t or Yes, I have. Q: Have you ever eaten sushi? A: Yes, I have or No I haven’t. Q: Have you ever ridden a motorcycle? A: No, I haven’t or Yes, I have.
Present simple tense. Q: Do you ever read? No, I never read or Yes, I do. Q: Do you ever dream of the past? No, I never do or Yes, I do. Q: Do you ever eat pizza on Fridays? Yes, I do or No, I don’t. Index 21
Adverbs
