Prefixes: explanation and exercises
Prefixes are groups of letters added before the root of a word to change its meaning. They are used before many words. For example, in the word prefix, pre – itself is a prefix (meaning before). Prefixes can be used for a number of purposes, for instance they...More conditionals practice: exercises and answers
The conditionals are a complicated area for learners of English, and require a lot of practise. I have previously explained the basic rules of the conditionals, with initial exercises and answers, so this post is a brief revision exercise. The questions are slightly...Present simple vs Present Continuous Exercise
Continuing our look at the tenses, here’s a practice exercise to compare uses of the present simple and the present continuous tenses. These uses are covered in full detail in The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide, but this brief summary should help....The difference between How and What in Question Forms using Like
Foreign learners of English often confuse how and what when asking questions, especially when asking about sense verbs (for example look, taste, feel, smell). Questions that draw a comparison (for instance using the word like) are a common area of confusion: How does...Present Simple Tense: Conjugation
The following is a brief extract from my grammar guide, The English Tenses. The guide covers all the English tenses with examples and exercises. The present simple tense is mostly used for regular and repeating events. This section explains how to use the present...Want to Master English?
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