Grammar Practice

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What is the past perfect tense used for?

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

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Provide an example of a sentence using the past perfect tense.

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"She had already left when I arrived."

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What does the phrase 'better and better' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates a continuous improvement in a particular skill or situation.

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What is the function of the word 'when' in a sentence?

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'When' is a conjunction used to indicate the time at which something happens.

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What is the structure of a sentence that uses 'hardly' at the beginning?

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The structure typically follows: 'Hardly had [subject] [verb] when [subject] [verb].'.

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What does the phrase 'broken into' imply in a sentence?

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It implies that a place was illegally entered with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.

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What is the purpose of asking 'what he wants' in a conversation?

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It is used to inquire about someone's preferences or desires.

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What is the significance of using the word 'hadn't' in a sentence?

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'Hadn't' is a contraction of 'had not' and is used to indicate that something did not happen in the past.

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What is the meaning of 'to be getting better at something'?

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It means to improve in skill or ability over time.

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What is the role of the auxiliary verb 'had' in past perfect sentences?

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The auxiliary verb 'had' is used to form the past perfect tense, indicating an action completed before another past action.