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Basic word order: Subject + Verb + Object
Use the basic English order Subject + Verb + Object for clear statements.
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We finished the work.
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She reads books.
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I need help.
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Subject and verb agreement
Use a singular verb with a singular subject and a plural verb with a plural subject.
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My brother likes coffee.
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They work in Bengaluru.
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He works in Bengaluru.
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Use do/does for present questions
Use do or does to form most present simple questions, except with be and modal verbs.
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Do they know the answer?
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Does she speak English?
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Do you work here?
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Use do/does for present negatives
Use do not or does not before the base verb for present simple negatives.
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They do not agree.
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She does not like tea.
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I do not know.
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Use did for past questions
Use did + base verb to form most past simple questions.
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Did they go home?
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Did she finish the work?
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Did you call him?
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Use did not + base verb
Use did not followed by the base verb for past simple negatives.
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We did not finish it.
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She did not call me.
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I did not see him.
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Question words: what, where, when, why, who, how
Use question words to ask for specific information.
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Why are you late?
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Where do you live?
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What do you need?
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Questions with be
Put am, is, are, was, or were before the subject in questions.
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Were they busy?
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Is he at home?
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Are you ready?
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Questions with modal verbs
Put a modal verb before the subject when asking about ability, possibility, permission, or obligation.
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Could you explain that?
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Should I call her?
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Can you help me?
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10.
Short answers
Use short answers instead of repeating the whole question.
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Can she drive? Yes, she can.
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Do you know him? No, I don't.
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Are you ready? Yes, I am.
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