Grammar Basics Verbs and Tenses Common Entrance English Studies - Complete Exam Preparation Overview A verb is a doing word or a being word. It tells us what someone or something is doing, or what state they are in. Tense tells us when the action happens: in the past, the present, or the future. What is a Verb? Every complete sentence needs a verb. Examples of verbs: run, eat, sleep, sing, jump, i...

Grammar Basics Adjectives and Adverbs Common Entrance English Studies - Complete Exam Preparation Overview An adjective is a describing word that tells us more about a noun. An adverb is a word that tells us more about a verb — it often tells us how, when, or where an action happens. What is an Adjective? Adjectives make our sentences more interesting by describing nouns. Examples: tall, red, swee...

Comprehension Reading Passages Carefully Common Entrance English Studies - Complete Exam Preparation Overview Comprehension means understanding what you read. Before you can answer questions about a passage, you must first read it carefully and slowly. Steps to Read Carefully Step 1: Read the title first — it gives a clue about the topic.Step 2: Read the whole passage once, without stopping, to ge...