The Most Common Words in the English Language 1

 The. The book is on the table. The girl is talking to the doctor. The cars are new.

The women are preparing the food. 

Of. A man of humble origins. She is the best of all teachers. The book of books.

And. Mary and John are married. I am learning to read and write. Study hard and you will pass your examination.

To. I work to live. I am going to Rio this weekend. Go back to your house. 

In. I will finish the book in a week. We had a picnic in the mountains. The key is in the lock.

To be. I will be here when you come back. I was here, he was here, she was here, we were here, they were here, you all were here when  the crime happened. I have been an English teacher since 1987. There is a bus stop in front of my house. There are some books on the table. He has been to Paris. What have you been doing this week? He was killed in action.

That. That is the stolen car. That man is very strange. That woman doesn't like children. 

His. This is his house. Give him his money back. He likes his job. 

He. He is very, very stupid. He is my best friend. He loves driving. 

It. I don’t know where the dog is now, I saw it last an hour ago. Have you fed the baby? It must be starving! 

With. I am going with you. I love coffee with milk. Stay with me, please. 

As. She is as beautiful as the sky. As you know, I will be leaving tomorrow. He was dressed as a woman. 

By. He lives by the river. We travel by train. This book was written by Shakespeare. She is going to contact us by letter. 

For. This money is for you. Will you pay the bill for me? We had to travel for three hours before getting there. 

To have. I have no idea what you are talking about. I have a nice house in the country. 

I have had lots of worries recently. 

But. I like you a lot, but I am not going to marry you. Everybody agreed with the proposition, except for John. 

Which. Which car do you prefer?  Which one do you want? 

On. The book is on the table. A book on rivers. They marched on the city. Hes on holiday.

At. They are not at home. He arrived there at 9 o’clock.  My father is at work now.

Not. He is not my boyfriend. I don’t like classical music. 

They. They are the most beautiful group of girls at school. They like fishing at the weekends.

From. He is from São Paulo. The trip from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro lasts six hours. Take it from him, if you can. 

Were. If I were you, I would study more. I were there when the crime happened.

Their. Their cars are outside. Their dresses were finished one our before the party. 

This. This is my friend,Paul. This is my girlfriend. 

Or. I would like to go to Rio or Campinas for my holidays. Either you or John will have to go to the airport. You have to choose, it’s me or the computer. 

You. You are wise. You all must get out now. 

Her. Her article on the evolution is very interesting. She forgot her book at home. Her husband is the most lovable man on earth. 

Who. Who did it? Who are you? Who knows what tomorrow may bring?

All. I know all about you. All is finished now. He wants it all for himself.

Him. Give him the book. I arrived at the restaurant with him. I like him a lot. I see him almost every day. 

An. An apple is delicious in the morning. You have made me an interesting proposition. You certainly are an idiot. 

So. You were there in the morning, so you must have seen her. Don’t get so upset! So what? 

She likes him a lot and so do I. 

One. Give me one book. Tell me one thing. There is one monster under the bed. 

She. She likes me. She knows who I am. She is from São Paulo.

My. This is my girlfriend. My idea is brilliant. My car is faster than yours. 

Them. Give them their money. Talk to them now. Don’t say a word to them before I arrive.

We. We are very proud of you. We will see  that  later. We  will  finish  that  in  the  morning.

Been. I have been sick ever since I saw her. I have been to Paris several times. We have been happy together for many years. 

No. I have no money. No, I don’t see what’s wrong. I can get no satisfaction from working in this project. 

Me. Give me the money. Don't blame me for your problems. Do you like me? 

If. If you see him, tell him to come and visit me. If you finish before tomorrow let me know. If he had studied harder, he would have passed his examination. 

To say. Don't say that! I cant say when she will be back. I said she would be back soon.

There. She is there. There they are! There is a book on the table.

When. I don't know when they will be back. When are you going to visit your parents? When you see him, tell him not to come here again. 

Would. I would go to Rio this weekend if I had the money. I would have studied harder if I had had time. I would have told her before if I had known before. 

More. Tell me more. I like you more and more. She is more intelligent than you. 

Will. I will tell you all the truth. I will do it if I can. Will you be so kind as to open the door?

Some. I need  some  money.  We have some books at home. We need some 

information about you. 

What. What are you doing? What are their names? What is this? 

Into. Come into the house. Throw it into the river. Don't get into trouble.

To have. I have a book. You have a book. He or She has a book. We have a book. 

 You have many books. They have lots of books. 

Could. I can swim. I could swim when I was younger. I can speak five languages.

Than. A B,M,W, is better than a Omega. John is more intelligent than Richard. It’s better to live a day as a lion than a thousand as a sheep. 

Out. Get out of here! Mrs Smith is out, would you like to leave a message? We don't like going out much. 

Then. First, you finish your homework, then you can go out and play. We visited Paris and then London. We were living in Rome then. 

Up. The ball went up. He gets up at six everyday. Whatever goes up comes down some day.

Its. Give the dog its bone. I don't like this house, its garden is too small. 

Man. It's a small step for a man, but a giant leap for mankind. He was the first man to step on the moon. That's the man I saw at the boat. 

Time. What time is it? It's time to go. The good old times are long gone.

Now. Now is the right time. You must tell me now, where are you from? It’s now or never.

Two. Two and two are four. Two hours from now, meet me at the station.

Upon. Upon my word, I swear this is the truth. 

These. These are the books you ordered. These  are  ducks  and  those  are  chicken. These are your documents, right? 

After. After you kiss me, I'll tell you a secret. I don't know what I did after the show. Do  you prefer to talk before or after lunch?

Footnote. I don't like reading footnotes. You don't have to read the footnotes, concentrate on the main text. 

May. That may or may not happen. May I come in? He may have killed her.

Only. I can give you only one dollar. This is the only help I can offer you. You are my only friend. 

Other. This is the other side of the story. The other boy is coming in a moment. Where is the other boy?

See. I see you clearly now. I saw you at the movies yesterday. I have seen many like you in my life. 

Such. He is such an interesting person. I have never heard such nonsense. 

Do. Don't do that! Do as I say, don't do as I do. It's done! Do you like bananas? 

Yes, I do. 

Great. He is a great friend of my family. We had a great time in Rio last weekend. 

Very. He is very intelligent. The test was very difficult. Climbing the Everest is a very hard enterprise. 

Any. Do you have any money? I don't have any idea what you are talking about. Any questions? 

Your. Where are your books? This is my book and that is your book. 

About. This book is about butterflies. I was about to enter my car when she arrived. At about three in the morning we will attack. 

To make. This watch was made in Japan. It doesn't make any difference. This boat is made of wood. 

Our. This is our new house. Where is our teacher? Our  friend,  Robert,  is  back  from  France  

Well. He is well now. Well, I'd rather be at the beach now. 

This is the deepest well around here. 

First. He is the first of his class. First we'll do the exercises, then we’ll go home. The 

first impression is the most important. 

Most. She is the most beautiful girl in the world. The Everest is the highest mountain in the world. For some, mathematics is the most difficult subject of all. 

To like. I like him a lot. He is like his father, very impatient. It is like I said, impossible.

Before. I'd like to talk to you before the meeting. Before you go, turn off the lights. You should have seen him before. 

Little. There is only a little water in the jar. He made little money in that business. Where are the little ones? I have very little time for studying. 

Himself. He presented himself with a new house. He cut himself while shaving. He said he will do it by himself. 

Over. Rain is falling over the southeast region. He's over forty years old. Look over the 

Fence. The show is over.

Without. I arrived here without any money. She is a woman without passion. It is raining without. It's raining out there.

To own. He owns a nice house. He has his own business. I saw the disaster with my own eyes.

Those. Those are the people I saw at the bank. Those are the books I wanted to buy. 

Where are those idiots? 

Good. The weather is good today. She is a good woman. It's good to see you again. 

May and might. That means power. I might do it for you. This medicine might cure you.

Might I make a suggestion? May I come in? May I say something?

Men. Thousands of men were killed during that war. The problem with men. They are 

worthy men. 

Can. That means power too. I can swim.  I can speak five languages. I can see now.

Shall and should. That means obligation. You should never have come here. If 

you want to pass your examination, you should study harder. You should be nice to your mother. 

Do. (do, did, done). I do nothing. I did nothing about that. I did what you asked me to. Did you see my mother? Did you do your homework? I have done it all.

Where. Where is my book? Where are you? I don't know where to go now.

To come. Come here for a moment, please. Sunday comes before Monday. Where do you come 

from? I come from Minas.

People. There were 5000 people at the show. Some people are very difficult to live with. Lots of people like the Beatles. 

Must. That means necessity.  You must come here now. You must not visit her. You must do as I tell you. 

Us. Give us the results. Any time you want, come and visit us. You must give us all the information we need. 

Day. She worked day and night for years to become rich. What a wonderful day! This is the 

happiest day of my entire life. 

Long. You are a long way from home. How long does it take to go from your house to school? 

How long is the Amazon river? 

Much. You must study much more than that. I don't have much money. It is much more 

difficult to see it now. 

Down. Look down now. Go down the hill. The temperature has gone down. 

Same. It is the same dog. For me it is the same thing. Speak the same to all people.

Mr. Mr Smith is back. Mr Johnson is a bad person. 

Never. Never say never. I have never visited her. Never come back to this house again.

Even. Even you can understand this. We need an even number of cards. I'll be there even if I have to walk all the way. 

Old. It’s is an old car, but I like it just the same. Respect the old, you have a lot to learn from them. Old people like quiet and peace. 

Under. The book is under the table.  20000 leagues under the sea. This car is under your responsibility. 

Through. He got to his present position through hard work and dedication.  Look through the window. As the door was locked, I came in through the window.

Still. I still don't understand. Keep still, it is dangerous to move. He is still working on his book. 

While. Why don't you stay with me while your wife goes shopping? I haven't seen 

him for a long while. While in Paris he studied music. 

Many. I can see many cars in the street. I have many things to tell you. How many blankets should I buy? 

To know. (know, knew, known). I know you.  I knew I was right. I have known the truth for many years. 

Every. I know every tree in this garden. I will remember this every day of my life. Every man is responsible for his acts. 

Life. Where there is water there is life. Where there's smoke there is fire. Earth is the only planet in the solar system where there is life.

Three. Give me three books. Can you count to three? The three of you, go home now! 

How.  How are you today? I don't know how to do that. How did you do that? 

Way. Do you know the way to the shopping center? There are two ways to do this.

Is there any other way to solve this problem? 

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