Important describes something that matters.
The idea
Place important before a noun or after be. Use important to a person or group, and important to plus a verb for an action.
Examples
- This is an important decision.
- Sleep is important for children.
- The meeting is important to our team.
- It is important to check the address.
- She wrote down the important dates.
- Your question is important.
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Watch out
Do not confuse importance with size: a small detail can matter a great deal.
Try it yourself
Choose the best answer. Do not forget the deadline; it is ___. (important / unimportant)
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important
important: the date needs attention.
Choose the best answer. This plan matters to the team. It is important ___ the team. (to / under)
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to
to: the team values the plan.
Choose the best answer. It is important ___ the time before leaving. (to check / checking)
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to check
to check: the action is what matters.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the best answer. Do not forget the deadline; it is ___. (important / unimportant)
Choose the best answer. This plan matters to the team. It is important ___ the team. (to / under)
Choose the best answer. It is important ___ the time before leaving. (to check / checking)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Name an important date and explain why it matters to you.