Describe things getting better and actions that make them better.
The idea
Use improve without an object when something gets better, or with an object when someone makes it better. The past is improved.
Examples
- Maya improved her pronunciation by reading aloud.
- The weather improved after lunch.
- Regular practice can improve your drawing skills.
- The team is improving the park for local families.
- His health has improved since he started sleeping more.
- We hope to improve the service next year.
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Watch out
Do not add itself just to say something gets better: say the weather improved.
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Choose the correct answer. Her writing ___ with practice. (improves / improve)
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improves
improves agrees with the singular subject, her writing.
Choose the correct answer. The new lights ___ the room yesterday. (improved / improving)
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improved
improved places the change in the completed past.
Choose the correct answer. The roads are ___ after the repairs. (improving / improve)
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improving
improving follows are to describe a change in progress.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct answer. Her writing ___ with practice. (improves / improve)
Choose the correct answer. The new lights ___ the room yesterday. (improved / improving)
Choose the correct answer. The roads are ___ after the repairs. (improving / improve)
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