Lesson FourUse use / used / used / using The verb "use" describes what people do with objects. Teachers use "use" when talking about language and the reason for choosing certain words. |
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1. Make sure you use sun block or sunscreen when you go to the beach. Using sunscreen will help protect your skin. |  |
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2. Many people use this bank because it’s convenient. | | 3. She uses a shopping basket instead of a cart because it’s easier to get around the store. | | 4. Strip malls use up a lot of land because they need big parking lots. | | 5. This young mother uses a stroller to push her baby around the park. |  | 6. Many people use a garage to store their cars. | 
| 7. Do you know how to use this word in a sentence? | "endless" | The verb "use" is important to know when talking about language. Click here to learn more. |
Watch this video: (Note: When "use" is a noun, the pronunciation of the "s" is unvoiced.) Usepresent tense: use / uses |
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past tense: used | future: will use | present continuous: am / are / is using | past continuous: was / were using | future continuous: will be using | present perfect: has / have used | past perfect: had used | future perfect: will have used | present perfect continuous: has / have been using | past perfect continuous: had been using | future perfect continuous: will have been using | modal verbs: ______ use | past tense modal: ______ have used | infinitive: to use | gerund: using | passive: yes | "Use" can also serve as a noun: |  | A computer has many uses. The use of a computer makes work easier and faster. |
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