Simple things and easy tasks

The idea

Put simple before a noun or after be. Use simple to follow for something easy to follow.

Examples

• The recipe is simple.
• We chose a simple game for the children.
• The instructions are simple to follow.
• A simple plan saved us time.
• This tool has a simple design.
• The first question was simple.

Watch out

A simple design need not be poor in quality; it may have few parts.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the best answer. This puzzle is easy; it is ___. (simple / noisy)

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   simple

   simple describes an easy puzzle.

2. Choose the best answer. The teacher gave us ___ steps. (simple / simply)

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   simple

   simple describes the noun steps.

3. Choose the best answer. The new rules are simple ___ understand. (to / at)

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   to

   to introduces the action that is easy.

Use it today

Describe a simple task you do at home.