Buying and Selling Used Stuff - 1
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EN: Using gerund (verb+ing) as the subject of a sentence with 'is' to describe an activity
Swimming is good exercise.
EN: Yard sales and garage sales are popular in North America, where families sell unwanted items in their yards or garages. This is a common way for people to declutter and earn extra money.
EN: Using 'such as' to introduce examples of a category
I like fruits such as apples and oranges.
EN: Using 'so' to show cause and effect relationship between two independent clauses
It was raining, so we stayed inside.
EN: Using infinitive 'to find' to express purpose or reason for an action
I go to the store to buy milk.
EN: Using gerund 'buying' as the subject of a sentence to describe an action that saves money
Exercising regularly improves your health.
EN: Using 'like' to make a comparison between two things
This tastes like chocolate.
EN: Using 'can' to express possibility or ability
You can learn English easily.
EN: Using present continuous 'are you doing' to ask about current activity
What are you eating?
EN: Using present continuous 'I'm making' to describe an action in progress
I'm reading a book.
EN: Using 'will need to' to express future necessity, and infinitive 'to get' to express purpose
I'll need to study to pass the exam.
EN: Using 'How many' to ask about quantity, with 'are you going to' as future plan
How many books are you going to read?
EN: Using 'do you find' in simple present to ask about habitual action
Do you like ice cream?
EN: Using 'I do!' as emphatic affirmative response to a yes/no question
Do you like pizza? I do!
EN: Using 'Why is that?' as a question to ask for explanation or reason
Why is that important?
EN: Using 'Because' to introduce a reason or cause
I'm tired because I worked hard.
EN: Using 'don't need' with 'anymore' to express that something is no longer necessary
I don't need this book anymore.
EN: Using 'so' to show cause and effect, and 'for' to indicate purpose or reason
It's raining, so I'll stay home for safety.
EN: Using 'and' to add additional information, with 'cheap' as an adjective describing the selling price
She is smart and kind.
EN: Using 'They do!' as emphatic affirmative response, and 'can' to express possibility
Can you help me? I can!
EN: Using 'should' to express advice or suggestion
You should eat more vegetables.
EN: Using 'should' as emphatic affirmative response, and 'like' to make a comparison
Should I try it? You should!
EN: Using 'never' for emphasis in negative statements, and 'can' to express possibility
You never know what will happen.
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