Simple present tense exercise 2: use routines and facts correctly
Use the simple present for habits, schedules, and facts. Add -s or -es after he, she, and it in affirmative sentences; use do or does plus the base verb in negatives and questions.
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Simple present tense exercise 3: choose the correct verb form
Use the base verb with I, you, we, and they. With he, she, and it, add -s or -es to most ordinary verbs. Learn the separate forms of be, do, and have: she is, she does, and she has.
Simple present tense exercise: routines, facts, and questions
Use the simple present for something that happens regularly or is true in general. Write I work and they work, but he works, she works, and it works. Use do or does for most questions and negatives.
Simple sentences: subjects, verbs, and complete ideas
For a clear simple sentence, give the reader a subject, a verb, and a complete idea. In a statement, the usual order is subject then verb. Add an object, description, time, or place when the verb needs more information.
Since and for: talk about time correctly
Use since to name the beginning of a period. Use for to name the length of that period.
Since or for? Choose the right time phrase
Use since to say when a continuing situation started. Use for to say how long it has continued.
Site and sight: understand the difference
Use site for a place, location, or web address. Use sight for seeing, a view, or something visible.
Some and any: affirmative sentences, questions, and negatives
Use some in affirmative statements and often in offers or requests. Use any in negative sentences and neutral questions. Both words can come before plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns.
Some and any: make clear choices
Use some in affirmative statements and often in offers or requests. Use any in negative statements and information questions. Put both words before plural countable nouns or uncountable nouns.
Some or any: quantities, offers, questions, and negatives
Use some in positive statements and often in offers or requests. Use any in negative statements and neutral questions. Both can go with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns.
Speaking English regularly: a practical practice plan
Practice speaking English regularly by using a small daily prompt, saying a few complete sentences, checking one detail, and repeating the routine with a new topic.
Spelling practice: choose and check common forms
Spell exercise e-x-e-r-c-i-s-e, with one x and one c. The -ing form is exercising.