English Reference

00 / Everyday pairs

know vs know how

Know covers facts and familiarity, while know how covers the ability to perform a task.

01 / Side by side

  • know

    Possessing information or being familiar with something.

    I know the capital of France is Paris because I studied geography.

  • know how

    Having the skill to do something.

    He doesn't know how to swim, so he stays in the shallow end.

02 / Watch out

  • Wrong: She knows how the answer to the third question.Right: She knows the answer to the third question.

  • Wrong: I know to play the piano very well.Right: I know how to play the piano very well.

03 / Remember

Know = Information. Know how = Ability.

04 / Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

    Do you to fix a flat tire on a bicycle?

  2. 2.

    Professional gamers to optimize their network settings to reduce lag during important online tournaments.

  3. 3.

    Many young people in the city do not to repair a flat tire on an electric bike.

  4. 4.

    She doesn't the new manager yet, but they meet tomorrow morning.

  5. 5.

    I need to if the new streaming series will be available for offline viewing during my flight.

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