Essential English Grammar: Key Phrases and Questions

P.S: does, always, never, usually, normally, every day, once a week, times a week, sometimes

P.C: am doing --- now, at the moment, this moment

Pa.S: did --- last year, yesterday, ago, in 1990, the other day, last…

Pa.C: was --- when, as, (specific date)

P.P.S: have --- since, for, yet, just, up to now, ever, never, lately, already, today

Will definitely: sure (that) will = certain

Will probably: likely (that) will

Probably won’t: unlikely (that) will

Possible: (that) may/might

Definitely won’t: = impossible

Because: porque

Because of: a causa de

As a consequence: a consecuencia de

The result of: el resultado de

As a result: como resultado

Leads to: lleva a

I threw my new jacket because I didn't like it. Why did you throw your jacket?

He gets angry when they shout at him. When does he get angry?

You didn't enjoy riding a horse when you were three. What did you enjoy when you were three?

I have got ten apples in my bag. How many apples have you got?

We have pasta and hake for dinner. What do you have for dinner?

I broke your toy because I sat on it. Why did you break my toy?

He is watching TV because he hasn't got any homework. Why is he watching TV?

They bought a lot of sweets because they like them. Why did you buy a lot of sweets?

I met him yesterday at half past ten. What time did you meet him yesterday?

You can't go to the beach because you have to clean your bedroom. Why can’t I go to the beach?

I was speaking with my friend. Who were you speaking with?

I play the guitar when I've got time. When do you play the guitar?

I'm going to Marbella. Where are you going?

My best friend was very polite when he was three. What was your best friend like?

You have got to sing two failed exams. What have I got to sing?

He forgot leading us into the forest and we got lost. What did he forget?

He was playing video games at his friend's house. What was he doing?

She likes eating some vegetables every day. What does she like?

We didn’t go to the park because it was raining. Why didn’t you go to the park?

I am watching TV with my brother. Who are you watching TV with?

You’ve got your bag hanging from your chair. Where have I got my bag?

I was sad because I failed an exam. Why were you sad?

You must do your homework. What must I do?