Lesson Four
Use
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. |
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| 3. She uses a shopping basket instead of a cart because it’s easier to get around the store. |
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| 4. Strip malls use up a lot of land because they need big parking lots. |
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| 5. This young mother uses a stroller to push her baby around the park. |
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6. Many people use a garage to store their cars.
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7. Do you know how to use this word in a sentence?
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"endless"
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| The verb "use" is important to know when talking about language. Click here to learn more. |
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(Note: When "use" is a noun,
the pronunciation of the "s" is unvoiced.)
Use
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present tense: use / uses
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past tense: used
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future: will use
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present continuous: am / are / is using
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past continuous: was / were using
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future continuous: will be using
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present perfect: has / have used
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past perfect: had used
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future perfect: will have used
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present perfect continuous: has / have been using
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past perfect continuous: had been using
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future perfect continuous: will have been using
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modal verbs: ______ use
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past tense modal: ______ have used
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infinitive: to use
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gerund: using
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passive: yes
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"Use" can also serve as a noun:
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A computer has many uses.
The use of a computer makes work easier and faster.
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