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Expressing Age

We use the verb "to be" to express age in English. There are two possibilities: He is eight. OR He is eight years old.

Example Sentences

Tom is twenty-two.
My brother is thirty-six years old.

Short Answers

When answering yes/no questions, use the auxiliary verb to reply.

Example Sentences

Did he come last week? - Yes, he did.
Have you lived here long? - No, I haven't.

The Basics of "At"

Use "at" with times of the day and places in a city.

Example Sentences

I'll meet you at three o'clock.
Let's meet at the bank.

Ask

The verb "ask" plus an object is constructed "S + ask + person being asked + infinitive with to".

Example Sentences

She asked him to repeat the question.
My friend asked me to come early to the meeting.

Since

Use the present perfect (continuous) with the time expression "since" when using a specific date or time.

Example Sentences

He's lived in that house since 1998.
They've been playing golf since ten this morning.

On

Use "on" with days of the week. However, in British English use "at the weekend".

Example Sentences

I'll see you on Tuesday.
Let's meet on Sunday.

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