Grammar time

Present Simple

100

What is the present simple form of "ate"?

eat

200

How do you form negatives in the present simple?

+ not / don't

300

How do you use the present simple for habits? Make one sentence about your habit

We add: always / usually / often / sometimes / rarely / never

400

What are the third-person singular rules (he/she/it) in present simple?

V+s

500

Which of these statements expresses a general truth:
1. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius
2. He drinks coffee every morning.

1. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

Present Continuous

100

What are you doing right now?

I'm learning/studying English
I'm playing this game

etc

200

Give an example of a present continuous sentence.

any sentence

300

What is the structure for present continuous?

Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing

400

How can you express an action happening right now?

add "right now", "at the moment"

500

What are common verbs used in present continuous?

Dynamic verbs

These describe physical actions.

• ask, call, eat, help, hit, jump, look, play, throw
• Example: "She is playing soccer."

Process verbs

These describe an ongoing change or development. 

• arrive, change, develop, evolve, fall, grow, improve, mature, progress
• Example: "The company's profits are growing."

Sense verbs

These involve perceptions through the senses. Some sense verbs can also be used in the present continuous when they describe an active, intentional use of the senses. 

• listen, look, taste, smell, see, touch, feel, watch
• Example: "I am watching a movie."
• Example: "The chef is tasting the sauce." 

Other common examples

• Doing: "I'm doing the laundry."
• Going: "They are going shopping."
• Making: "They are making a cake."
• Taking: "I'm taking a photo." 

Articles

100

What is the article used before consonant (b,k,l,m, etc) sounds?

"a"

200

When do we use "a" vs. "an"?

vowels = an

consonants = a

300

How do articles change with plural nouns?

We don't use articles a and an with plural nouns. Only THE

400

What role do articles play in specificity?

They show us that we know or don't know the object another person is talking about

500

What are the exceptions for using articles?

• Words That Start with a Silent 'H' (honest, hour)
  
  
• Abbreviations and Acronyms That Defy the Rules. (She works for an FBI agent. (because “F” sounds like “eff” → vowel sound))
  
  
• Words That Start with a Vowel but Take “A” (She is a university student. (sounds like you-niversity))
  
  
• Proper Nouns That Take “The” (The United Kingdom, The White House, The Nile, etc)
  
  
  
• Unique Institutions and Places (The sun is shining. The moon looks beautiful tonight. She works at the bank (her usual workplace). He went to the hospital (as a visitor, not a patient))
  
  
• Publications and Organizations (I read it in The Times. She works for The United Nations. He wrote an article for The Guardian. We donated to The Red Cross.)
  
  
• Talking About Things in General (Dogs are loyal animals. (= dogs in general) Love is important. Coffee helps me wake up. People should exercise more.)

Possessive Adjectives

100

What is the possessive form of "he"?

His

200

What is the possessive of "they"?

Their

300

How do you form a possessive adjective for "it"?

Its

400

How do you use "my" in a sentence? Make a sentence with this possessive adjective.

It's my brother/laptop/apartment etc

500

Explain the difference between "your" and "his."

“Your” shows that something belongs to the person you are talking to (the listener).

✅ Examples:

• Is this your phone? (= the phone that belongs to you)

• I like your idea.

• Don’t forget your keys!

🧩 “Your” = belonging to you.

“His” shows that something belongs to a man or a boy.

✅ Examples:

• This is his car. (= the car that belongs to him)

• I saw his sister yesterday.

• His name is John.

🧩 “His” = belonging to him (a man or boy).

Basic Questions

100

What is a yes/no question?

It usually starts with an auxiliary (helping) verb — like do, does, did, is, are, was, were, have, can, will, etc.

Auxiliary (helping verb) + Subject + Main verb (+ rest of the sentence)?

👉 Do you like coffee?
👉 Are they coming?
👉 Did she call you?

200

What is a 'wh-' question?

A “wh-” question is a question that asks for specific information — not just yes or no.

It begins with a question word such as:
👉 who, what, where, when, why, which, whose, or how.

🧩 Structure:

Wh-word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb (+ rest of the sentence)?

⚡ Compare:

• Yes/No question:
  → Do you like coffee? → ✅ Yes, I do.

• Wh-question:
  → Why do you like coffee? → ☕ Because it gives me energy.

300

Give an example of a yes/no question about family.

• Do you have any brothers or sisters?

• Is your mother a teacher?

• Are your parents at home now?

• Did you visit your grandparents last weekend?

• Will your family come to the party?

400

Create a 'wh-' question about food

🧩 Structure:

Wh-word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb (+ rest of the sentence)?

➡️ Yes/No question: Do you like sushi?
➡️ Wh-question: What kind of sushi do you like?

500

Create a 'wh-' question about clothes?

🧩 Structure:

Wh-word + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb (+ rest of the sentence)?

➡️ Yes/No question: Do you like this shirt?
➡️ Wh-question: Which shirt do you like?