Browsing Archive: October, 2009

Adverbs of Frequency

Posted by Jack Askew on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, In : Grammar

When using the present simple tense, adwords of frequency are used to express 'how often' we do something. Below you will see a list of the most common adverbs in order of frequency.

always

usually
normally
generally
regularly

often
frequently

sometimes
occasionly

rarely
seldom

never

Where is the adverb of frequency placed?

Usually the adverb is placed between the subject and the verb.

I often have toast for breakfast.
I sometimes watch football.
He rarely does his homework.
They never drink coffee after 6...
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The Present Continuous (Progressive) Rules, Exercises and Quizzes

Posted by Jack Askew on Wednesday, October 7, 2009,

Positive	Negative
I'm working	I'm not working
You're / We're /They're working	You / We / They aren't working
He's / She's / It's working	He / She / It isn't working

Question

Am I working?

Are you / we / they working?

Is / He / She / It working?

The Present Simple Tense Forms, Rules, Exercises and Quizzes

Posted by Jack Askew on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, In : Grammar

This post will look at how the Present Simple is formed, how to use it along with some exercises and a quiz.

For forming the verbs in the affirmative, negative and question we will use the verb 'to work' as an example.

Affirmative

Subject	Verb form
I / we / you / they	work
He / She / It	works

For the third person singular;
if the verb ends in 's', 'z', 'ch', or sh' - add 'es'. E.g. He wishes. She passes.
if the verb ends in 'y' - change the 'y' and add 'ies'. E.g. He cries...
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The Past Continuous Rules, Exercises and Quizzes

Posted by Jack Askew on Friday, October 2, 2009, In : Grammar

The Past Continuous is used to talk about what was happening at a special time in the past. It is also know as the Past Progressive. You will be able to see the forms, the use and there is also a link to test your knowledge of the Past Continuous.

Affirmative	Negative
I/he/she/it was playing	I/he/she/it was not playing I/he/she/it wasn’t playing
You/we/they were playing	You/we/they were not playing You/we/they weren’t playing