Basic Grammar Flashcard

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What is the past continuous tense used for?

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The past continuous tense is used to describe actions that were ongoing in the past, often interrupted by another action.

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Provide an example of the past continuous tense.

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Example: 'I was reading a book when the phone rang.'

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What is the difference between 'loud' and 'loudly'?

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'Loud' is an adjective describing the volume of sound, while 'loudly' is an adverb describing how an action is performed.

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When do we use 'has been' in a sentence?

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'Has been' is used to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present, typically with a singular subject.

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Provide an example of 'has been' in a sentence.

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Example: 'She has been working here for two years.'

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What is the function of the past perfect tense?

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The past perfect tense is used to indicate that an action was completed before another action in the past.

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Provide an example of the past perfect tense.

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Example: 'I had already eaten when they arrived.'

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'My flight ______________ when I arrived at the airport.'

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The correct form is 'had already departed.'

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What does the phrase 'was written by' indicate?

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The phrase 'was written by' indicates that the subject of the sentence is the recipient of the action in the passive voice.

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Provide an example of a passive voice sentence.

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Example: 'The book was written by George Orwell.'