Grammar & Function Words

you A1

/jə/ The person or people being spoken to, as the subject of a sentence. Meaning Off Sound Off

I A1

/aɪ/ The word a speaker or writer uses to refer to themselves as the subject of a sentence. Meaning Off Sound Off

the A1

/ðə/ Used before a noun to refer to a specific person or thing already known or mentioned. Meaning Off Sound Off

to A1

/tuː/ In the direction of; so as to reach a place. Meaning Off Sound Off

a A1

/eɪ/ used before a noun to refer to one person or thing that is not specific or not already known Meaning Off Sound Off

it A1

/ɪt/ Used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned Meaning Off Sound Off

and A1

/ænd/ Used to join two words, phrases, or sentences that are taken together. Meaning Off Sound Off

that A1

/ðət/ Used to introduce a clause stating what someone says, thinks, or believes. Meaning Off Sound Off

of A1

/ʌv/ Belonging to or connected with someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

is A1

/ɪz/ Third-person singular present tense of be Meaning Off Sound Off

in A1

/ɪn/ Inside a place, container, or area. Meaning Off Sound Off

what A1

/wʌt/ Used to ask for information about a thing or situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

we A1

/wi/ Used by a speaker to refer to themselves and one or more other people. Meaning Off Sound Off

me A1

/mi/ The form of 'I' used as the object of a verb or preposition. Meaning Off Sound Off

this A1

/ðɪs/ Referring to a person or thing that is here or nearby. Meaning Off Sound Off

he A1

/ˈhiː/ Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or known. Meaning Off Sound Off

for A1

/fɔɹ/ Intended to belong to or be given to someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

my A1

/maɪ/ Belonging to or connected with me. Meaning Off Sound Off

on A1

/ɔn/ Working, active, or switched to operate. Meaning Off Sound Off

have A1

/hæv/ To own or possess something. Meaning Off Sound Off

your A1

/jɔː(ɹ)/ Belonging to or connected with you. Meaning Off Sound Off

was A1

/wəz/ Past tense of "be" used with I, he, she, or it. Meaning Off Sound Off

no A1

/noʊ/ Used to give a negative answer or to refuse or disagree. Meaning Off Sound Off

not A1

/nɑt/ Used to make a word or sentence negative. Meaning Off Sound Off

be A1

/biː/ Used to describe or identify someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

are A1

/ə(ɹ)/ Present tense form of 'be' used with you, we, and they. Meaning Off Sound Off

can A1

/kən/ To be able to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

with A1

/wɪð/ In the company of someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

but A1

/ˈbʌt/ Used to introduce something that contrasts with what has just been said. Meaning Off Sound Off

all A1

/ɔl/ Every one of a group, with no exceptions. Meaning Off Sound Off

so A1

/soʊ/ To a very great degree or extent. Meaning Off Sound Off

they A1

/ðeɪ/ The people, animals, or things already mentioned. Meaning Off Sound Off

she A1

/ʃi/ Used to refer to a female person or animal mentioned earlier. Meaning Off Sound Off

if A1

/ɪf/ Used to say that something will happen or be true only when another thing happens. Meaning Off Sound Off

about A1

/əˈbɐʊ̯t/ on the subject of; concerning Meaning Off Sound Off

at A1

/æt/ In or near a particular place. Meaning Off Sound Off

him A1

/ˈhɪm/ Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned. Meaning Off Sound Off

one A1

/wʌn/ The number 1; the smallest counting number. Meaning Off Sound Off

her A1

/ˈhɝ/ The form of 'she' used as the object of a verb or preposition. Meaning Off Sound Off

how A1

/haʊ/ In what way or by what means. Meaning Off Sound Off

will A1

/wɪl/ Used to talk about the future. Meaning Off Sound Off

as A1

/əz/ While; during the time that something happens. Meaning Off Sound Off

did A1

/dɪd/ Past tense of 'do'; used to talk about an action that already happened. Meaning Off Sound Off

who A1

[hu(ː)] Used to ask about the identity of a person or people. Meaning Off Sound Off

why A1

/waɪ/ For what reason or purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

from A1

/fɹʌm/ Used to show where someone or something comes from. Meaning Off Sound Off

his A1

/hɪz/ Belonging to or connected with a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned. Meaning Off Sound Off

yes A1

/jɛs/ Used to show agreement or to give a positive answer. Meaning Off Sound Off

when A1

/ˈwɛn/ At what time. Meaning Off Sound Off

an A1

/ˈæn/ The form of "a" used before words that begin with a vowel sound; refers to one person or thing not already mentioned. Meaning Off Sound Off

us A1

/əs/ The object form of 'we'; the speaker together with one or more other people. Meaning Off Sound Off

would A1

/wʊd/ Used to talk about the result of an imagined or unlikely situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

them A1

/ˈðɛm/ Used to refer to people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition. Meaning Off Sound Off

where A1

/wɛə(ɹ)/ In, at, or to what place. Meaning Off Sound Off

were A1

/wə(ɹ)/ Past tense of 'be' used with you, we, and they. Meaning Off Sound Off

then A1

/ðɛn/ At that time; in the past or future being talked about. Meaning Off Sound Off

had A1

/hæd/ Past tense and past participle of "have". Meaning Off Sound Off

or A1

/ə(ɹ)/ Used to link alternatives, only one of which need apply. Meaning Off Sound Off

our A1

/ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ Belonging to or connected with us. Meaning Off Sound Off

some A1

/sʌm/ An unspecified amount of something you cannot count. Meaning Off Sound Off

could A1

/kʊd/ Was able to (past form of 'can'). Meaning Off Sound Off

by A1

/baɪ/ Used to show who or what does or causes something. Meaning Off Sound Off

something A1

/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ A thing that is not named or not known exactly. Meaning Off Sound Off

has A1

/hæz/ Third-person singular present of 'have'; to own, hold, or possess. Meaning Off Sound Off

more A1

/mɔɹ/ A larger number or amount of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

over A1

/ˈoʊ.vɚ/ Finished; ended. Meaning Off Sound Off

because A1

/bɪˈkʌz/ For the reason that; used to explain why something happens. Meaning Off Sound Off

should A1

/ʃəd/ Used to say what is the right or sensible thing to do. Meaning Off Sound Off

am A1

/əm/ First-person singular present of "be". Meaning Off Sound Off

any A1

/ɛni/ Some amount or number of, used in questions and negatives. Meaning Off Sound Off

much A1

/mʌtʃ/ A large amount of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

these A1

/ðiz/ Plural of this; referring to people or things nearby. Meaning Off Sound Off

into A1

/ˈɪn.tu/ Moving to the inside of a place or thing. Meaning Off Sound Off

anything A1

/ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ A thing of any kind; it does not matter what. Meaning Off Sound Off

nothing A1

/ˈnʌθɪŋ/ Not anything; no thing. Meaning Off Sound Off

their A1

/ðeɹ/ Belonging to or relating to them. Meaning Off Sound Off

must A1

/məst/ Used to say that something is necessary or required. Meaning Off Sound Off

before A1

/bɪˈfoɹ/ Earlier than a particular time. Meaning Off Sound Off

other A1

/ˈʌðɚ/ Not the same as the one already mentioned; different. Meaning Off Sound Off

after A1

/ˈæftər/ Later in time than; following. Meaning Off Sound Off

than A1

/ðæn/ Used to compare two things or people. Meaning Off Sound Off

those A1

/ðoʊz/ The plural of 'that'; used to point to people or things that are further away or already known. Meaning Off Sound Off

everything A1

/ˈɛv(ə)ɹiˌθɪŋ/ All the things there are, or all the things being talked about. Meaning Off Sound Off

does A1

/dəz/ Third-person singular present of "do". Meaning Off Sound Off

around A1

/əˈraʊnd/ Surrounding or on every side of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

which A1

/wɪt͡ʃ/ Used to ask about a particular one or ones from a known group. Meaning Off Sound Off

someone A1

/ˈsʌmˌwən/ A person who is not named or known; somebody. Meaning Off Sound Off

every A1

/ˈɛv.(ə.)ri/ All the members of a group, considered one by one with no exceptions. Meaning Off Sound Off

through A1

/θɹu/ From one side or end of something to the other. Meaning Off Sound Off

May A1

/meɪ/ Used to ask for or give permission. Meaning Off Sound Off

another A1

/əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ One more of the same kind, in addition to what you already have. Meaning Off Sound Off

own A1

/oʊn/ To have something as your property; to legally possess it. Meaning Off Sound Off

same A1

/seːm/ Not different; exactly alike or identical. Meaning Off Sound Off

else A1

/ɛlts/ Other; in addition to or different from what has already been mentioned. Meaning Off Sound Off

many A1

/ˈmɛni/ A large number of (people or things you can count). Meaning Off Sound Off

yourself A1

/jəˈsɛlf/ Your own self; used when you are both the subject and the object of an action. Meaning Off Sound Off