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Expressions with the Verb TO DO

The verb TO DO is very useful when talking about general actions. We use it…

Expressions with the Verb TO MAKE

The verb TO MAKE has several different uses. The literal meaning is to create something. Here…

Say vs. Tell: What’s the Difference?

  SAY and TELL are similar - they are used to communicate information. So what's…

Visual Vocabulary – Common English Expressions with TAKE

Take a few minutes to think about the verb TO TAKE. To Take literally means "to…

Be Going To vs. Will for the Future Tense: What’s the Difference?

Robot:                What are you going to do today?Astronaut:   …

Go, Do, or Play? Verbs for Sports and Activities

GO, PLAY, and DO are all used for sports and activities, but choosing the right verb takes…

In, On, or At? Preposition Rules for Transportation, Location, Time, and Media

The prepositions in, on, and at are often confusing for English learners. The good news…

Do You or Are You? Choosing the Correct Verb When Asking Questions in the Present Tense

Students often confuse the verbs to do and to be when asking questions. What's the difference between Do…