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UNIT 1
The simple present
Use the simple present to talk about
activities that happen regularty, such as
habits, customs, routines.
People in the United States celebrate
Thanksgiving.
I get up at six every morning.
Use adverbs of frequency (always,
usually, often, sometimes, never) or
adverbial expressions of frequency
(twice a week, every day, and so on)
With the
simple present tense to say how often an
activity happens.
She never drinks coffee.
We usually go out on Saturdays.
I go to the swimming pool twice
a weer.
Use the simple present to talk about
perceived permanent situations.
My father works in a bank.
Use the simple present to talk about
Scientific facts.
Water boils at 100 Celsius.
Use the simple present to talk about
Schedules.
The flight to Miami takes off at 3 P.M.
Affirmative statements
For third person singular subjects (he,
She, it), use the base form of a verb +
-s or es.
He
She
It
runfast.
Negative statements
To form negative statements with third
person singular subjects (he, she, it),
use does + not + the base form of a verb.
He
She
It
I
You
we
they
Yes/No questions
The word order in yes/No questions is:
Do/does + subject +base form of a
Main verb.
I
DoYou
We
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rums fast.
he
Doesshe
it
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run fast.
run fast.
fast
Grammar Reference
Use do or does in short answers.
Do you run fast?
Yes, I do.
Does she run fast?
Yes, she does.
Information questions
The word order in information (Wh-)
Questions is:
Questions word + do/does +subject +
Base form of a main verb.
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WhatI
How often
Where we
When they
doyou
eat?
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Adverbs of frequency
Adverbs of frequency are used to give
Information about how often an action
Takes place.
I play tennis every Wednesday.
They are sometimes late for school.
Adverbs of frequency come before the
Main verb of a sentence.
We often go to concerts.
Adverbs of frequency come after the
Verb be.
I am always on time.
Like/dont like + -ing
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What he
How often
Where it
When
does she
eat?