How to use EVER | English Grammar

The video tutorial explains the versatile use of the word 'ever' in English. It covers how 'ever' can be used in sentences about the past, future, and present, and highlights the importance of avoiding double negatives. The tutorial also explores the use of 'ever' with comparatives and its role in expressing continuous actions or adding emphasis. Examples are provided to illustrate each point, making the explanation clear and comprehensive.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'ever' to refer to a past experience?

• Have you ever been to the moon?

• Will you ever go to the moon?

• Nothing ever happens on the moon.

• None of my friends have never been to the moon.

Why is the sentence 'None of my colleagues have never eaten snails' incorrect?

• It is incorrect because 'none' is not a negative word.

• It should use 'never' twice for emphasis.

• It uses 'none' and 'never' together, creating a double negative.

• It should use 'ever' instead of 'never' for emphasis.

How does 'ever' function in the sentence 'The smell in Frank's room is worse than ever'?

• It indicates a past event.

• It implies a continuous action.

• It emphasizes the current state as the worst compared to any time before.

• It suggests a future possibility.

In which context does 'ever' mean 'always'?

• The best I have ever tasted.

• None of my friends have ever been there.

• Ever optimistic, she missed her flight.

• Ever since I met Frank.

What does 'ever' add to the sentence 'That was my first ever YouTube video'?

• It indicates a future event.

• It adds emphasis to the word 'first'.

• It suggests a continuous action.

• It implies a negative statement.

Which sentence uses 'ever' to indicate a continuous state since a past event?

• I will ever be happy.

• I have been very happy ever since I met Frank.

• I was ever happy before.

• I am ever happy now.

What is the effect of using 'never ever' in a sentence?

• It adds emphasis to the word 'never'.

• It creates a double negative.

• It suggests a future possibility.

• It weakens the statement.