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What is the difference of use and used?

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'Used' is the past tense of 'use.' You would say 'used' if it happened in the past. 'I used a knife to cut the cake' or 'I used to play football'. You say 'use' when it is in the present, or what is happening right now, such as 'I use a brush on my hair.' (For a discussion of "use to" vs. "used to," see "WritingExplained.org/used-to-or-use-to-difference".)

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When do I use "the" versus "a" in a sentence?

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In general, "the" points to something more specific than "a" does. For example, "the house" points to one specific house, while "a house" could be referring to any of several houses.

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Should I work to improve my English communication skills?

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Absolutely. Even if you are a fantastic communicator, there is always room for improvement.

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What is the difference between "bored" and "boring"?

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"Bored" is the past tense of "bore" ("They bored me with their chatter"). It is also the past-perfect and present-perfect tense ("They have bored a hole in the ground"). "Boring" is the present- and past-progressive tense ("You are boring them") and also the gerund form ("Boring is the only way to reach the groundwater").

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I can type messages in English correctly, but I frequently can't speak with others. What do I do?

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As you prepare to speak, envision what you would type.

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I have no problem with understanding and speaking English, but how can I improve my grammar skills?

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See Learn English Grammar and related articles.

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What is the difference between Gerund and participle?

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A gerund is an "ing" verb that functions as a noun: Swimming is fun. A present participle is an "ing" verb that functions as an adjective: Swimming pools are fun.

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How can you have a better English accent in speaking?

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Listen to lots of English people speak. Watch TV shows, listen to podcasts, and really try to absorb it. Do some practice every day repeating sentences, trying to get as close as possible to the accent you're hearing.

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I find it's difficult to write. It's difficult to find out different ideas to write. What is the best way to improve it?

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There are multiple ways to do so. You could try and read English books and see English movies to increase your vocabulary. Try and read famous works and observe the thought process behind the work. But the best way to improve is practice.

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