Word order

Frequency adverbs: very often, frequently, every(day), often, three times a(week), quite often, sometimes, twice a(month), occasionally, once a (day), always, nearly always, usually, normally, hardly ever, rarely, never - come before a main verb: e.g. Iusually watch the news.

They come after the verb to be : e.g. We’rerarely late for classes.

They can also start or end a sentence (except for always, never, hardly ever, rarely. But, always and never can start imperative sentences however.) E.g. Sometimes I watch the news. I watch the news occasionally.

You can add negatives: don’t often/usually/ always/ ever.

BUT you can’t add negatives with sometimes, occasionally, never, hardly ever.

Task I. Make the sentences true for you.

E.g.I go to the hairdresser once a month.

a. I go to the hairdresser once a week. / I never go to the hairdresser.

b. I don’t often go to the hairdresser – maybe once a year.

1. I usually remember my friends’ names.

2.I quite often watch game shows on TV.

3. I use the Internet every day.

4.I never walk on my own at night.

5. I’m rarely late for classes.

Task II. Compare your answers with a group - mate. Ask him/her questions.

E.g.1.How often do you go to the hairdresser?

2.Do you ever buy a lottery ticket?... etc.

Comparison.

Simple or continuous?

The Present Progressive(Continuous) - be( am,is are)+V +ing

Task I. Do these time words go with the present continuous or the present simple? Write

PC or PS next to the words.

1 now 4.at the moment 7.on Tuesday

2 every day 5. twice a week 8. often

3.usually 6. right now 9. once a month

Task II. Choose the best ending for the sentences.

Task III. Look at the grammar notes. There are two examples for each point. Add a third and fourth example from the box below.

I. Routines – things you do everyday.

1.I work in an office. 3. He doesn’t work on Friday.

2.She normally gets up at 7.30. 4. We usually have cereal for breakfast.

II. Facts – general truths.

1. The sun rises in the east. 3__________________.

2. This book costs $ 15. 4._________________.

III. Verbs which are generally in the present simple form.

1. I don’t like coffee. 3._______________.

2. Do you feel tired? 4.______________.

IV. Things which are happening now.

1.Sorry, I’m driving at the moment. 3._____________.

2.What are you doing now? 4.______________.