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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 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 Simple Tense - Rules, Exercises and Quizzes

Posted by Jack Askew on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, In : Grammar

The past simple is a tense that gets omitted in English conversation by English language learners. "Yesterday I go (instead of went) to the supermarket" is an example of a very common mistake. This post will explain the rules and usage of the past tense along with some phrases and exercises that will help you remember the correct form.

The Rules