FTCE -VERBS

A number of measurements ____ been made. S? + V? has/ have

A number of (i.e. several) measurements have been made. PS + PV A number of (i.e. several) measurements + have been made

To Be first person Singular I __

First Person singular I am

Habits and routines: I. I drink tea every morning. 2. Mike visits his parents on weekends. 3. Emma usually has dinner at 8:30.

S + V 1. I drink 2. Mike visits 3. Emma has INCORRECT USE OF PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE 2. Mike is visiting his parents on weekends. 3. Emma is usually having dinner at 8:30.

main and helping (auxiliary) A main verb can stand alone, or they can be used with a helping verb. Helping verbs do just that, help. The primary helping verbs are, to be, to do, and to have. Helping verbs can indicate tense, when an action occurs, past, present future

TO BE TO DO TO HAVE am is has are does have was do had were did having being been

The majority (i.e. most) of the tests ____ performed in Lund. S? - V? was/were

The majority (i.e. most) of the tests were performed in Lund. PS + PV The majority (i.e. most) + were

The most part of the compounds __ inactive. S? -V? is/are

The most part (singular) of the compounds is inactive. SS + SV The most part (singular) + is

To Be First Person Plural - we ___ Second person plural - you ___ Third person Plural - they ___

To Be First Person Plural We are Second person =S+P You are Third person Plural They are

States (state verbs) senses: see, hear, smell, taste, feel

correct: Your perfume smells really nice. This pizza taste awful. incorrect: Your perfume is smelling really nice. This pizza is tasting awful.

To Be Third Person Singular - he/she/it __

he is she is it is

Present Simple - 4 uses subject + verb

1. Habits and routines 2. Permanent situations 3. Facts 4. States (state verbs)

57)Read the question and choose the most correct answer. DIRECTIONS: Select the choice that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, select "No change is necessary." (A) Though modern professionals discount (B) much of Sigmund Freud's work in the field of psychology, his contributions—especially in the area of psychoanalysis—(C) was nonetheless foundational to the mental health field. A. Even B. much in C. were D. No change is necessary.

57)Feedback A. Incorrect. Though is an appropriate introductory word to describe the paradoxical relationship between the first idea (Freud's work being discounted) and the second (his work being foundational). B. Incorrect. Much of is a prepositional idiom, used correctly here to mean "a large amount." C. Correct. Was is a singular, past-tense verb that does not agree with the plural subject (contributions); for agreement, was should be changed to were. D. Incorrect. A subject-verb agreement error exists in this sentence (C) Does not show S & V agreement W: Contributions was plural noun singular verb past tense C: Contributions were plural verb plural verb past tense

58) Read the question and choose the most correct answer. DIRECTIONS: Select the choice that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, select "No change is necessary." (A) Though the Nile River in Africa (B) passes through eleven countries, it (C) will be the main water source of only two of them—Egypt and Sudan. A. Because B. pass C. is D. No change is necessary.

58)Feedback A. Incorrect. Though is an appropriate introductory word to describe the paradoxical relationship between the first idea (the river passing through many countries) and the second (the river being the main source of water for only two countries). B. Incorrect. Passes is a singular verb that agrees with its subject Nile River. C. Correct. Will be is a future-tense verb; the sentence is a general statement of fact and should be written in present tense (it is the main water source). D. Incorrect. A verb tense error exists in this sentence (C). Correction: verb should show present tense W: River it will be the main water source subject verb future tense C: River it is the main water source subject verb present tense

Correct 61) Read the question and choose the most correct answer. DIRECTIONS: Select the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence. In many European countries such as France, Spain, and Italy, _______________ making for a beverage that is thick and rich. a. • hot chocolate was made with real melted chocolate, b.• hot chocolate had been made with real melted chocolate, c.• hot chocolate has been made with real melted chocolate, d.• hot chocolate is made with real melted chocolate,

61)Feedback A. Incorrect. Because the sentence states a general fact (a beverage that is), it should not be in past tense. B. Incorrect. Because the sentence states a general fact (a beverage that is), it should not be in past perfect tense. C. Incorrect. Because the sentence states a general fact (a beverage that is), it should not be in present perfect tense. D. Correct. Because the sentence states a general fact, it should be written in present tense (hot chocolate is made). A. was made - past tense B. had been made making - past perfect tense C. has been made - present perfect tense D. is made - present tense feedback states a general fact (a beverage that is), A. hot chocolate/was made making- past tense B. hot chocolate/had been made making- past tense C. hot chocolate/has been made making- present perfect tense D. hot chocolate/is made making- present tense

64)Read the question and choose the most correct answer. DIRECTIONS: Determine which of the following sentences has the correct subject-verb agreement. A. The Akhal-Teke horse breed, originally from Turkmenistan, have long enjoyed a reputation for bravery and fortitude. B. The employer decided that he could not, due to the high cost of health care, afford to offer other benefits to his employees. C.Though Puerto Rico is known popularly for its beaches, its landscape also include mountains, which play home to many of the island's rural villages. D.Each of the storm chasers decide whether or not to go out when rain makes visibility low.

64)Feedback A. Incorrect. The plural verb have and its singular subject breed do not agree. incorrect: SS + PV breed have long enjoyed B. Correct. The verb is the singular afford, and its subject is the singular noun employer, so the two agree. Correct: SS + SV employer afford C. Incorrect. The plural verb include and its singular subject landscape do not agree. Incorrect: SS + PV landscape include D. Incorrect. The plural verb decide and its singular subject each do not agree. Incorrect: SS + PV each decide

65)Read the question and choose the most correct answer. DIRECTIONS: Select the choice that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, select "No change is necessary." Abby's travels in Asia provided her the opportunity to try many foods that she (A) would not have been able to try at home in the United States: (B) nevertheless, she ate meals of (C) chicken feet, ants, and even tarantulas. a. will not have been b. This word should be deleted. c. chicken feet ants and tarantulas d. No change is necessary.

65)Feedback A. Incorrect. Would not have been is a negative future-perfect progressive verb in the conditional (modal) form, used appropriately here to signify the dependence of the second event (trying new foods) on the first event (traveling in Asia). B. Correct. Nevertheless is a transitional word signifying contradiction, used incorrectly here; to improve the sentence, a different transition word or phrase (like indeed or while there) should be used instead. C. Incorrect. This list is parallel (nouns chicken feet, ants, and tarantulas) and is punctuated correctly, with commas between each item. D. Incorrect. A word choice error exists in this sentence (B).

Incorrect 70)Read the question and choose the most correct answer. DIRECTIONS: Select the most effective word or phrase within the context suggested by the sentence. Engineers _______ seat belts to stop the inertia of traveling bodies by applying an opposing force on the driver and passengers during a collision. A. designed B. design C. were designing D. will have designed

70)Feedback A. Incorrect. Because the sentence states a general fact (how seat belts work), it should not be written in past tense. B. Correct. Because the sentence states a general fact (how seat belts work), it should be written in present tense. C. Incorrect. Because the sentence states a general fact (how seat belts work), it should not be written in past progressive tense. D. Incorrect. Because the sentence states a general fact (how seat belts work), it should not be written in future perfect tense. A. designed - past tense B. design - present tense C. were designing - past progressive tense D. will have designed - future perfect tense

77) Read the question and choose the most correct answer. DIRECTIONS: Determine which of the following is part of the predicate in the sentence. Vivariums, common in elementary school classrooms, are enclosed spaces designed to replicate a particular habitat. A.Vivariums, B.common in C.are enclosed spaces D.classrooms,

77)Feedback A. Incorrect. This plural noun is the sentence's main subject. It is followed by a comma. B. Incorrect. This phrase is part of the sentence's subject. C. Correct. The predicate includes the sentence's main verb, are. The complete predicate is are enclosed spaces designed to replicate a particular habitat. D. Incorrect. This plural noun and the comma that follows are part of the sentence's subject.

78)Read the question and choose the most correct answer. DIRECTIONS: Select the choice that corrects an error in the underlined portion(s). If no error exists, select "No change is necessary." (A) Similar to hibernation, estivation is a state of lowered activity and energy, which animals (B) entered in order to avoid harsh conditions; however, estivation is entered primarily by (C) reptiles, amphibians, and fish to avoid the hot, dry conditions of the summer months. A.This phrase should be deleted. B.enter C.reptiles; amphibians and fish D.No change is necessary.

78)Feedback A. Incorrect. Similar to hibernation is an adjectival clause, used appropriately here to introduce the topic of estivation by providing an additional, relatable detail. B. Correct. Because estivation is a fact of nature and is unchangeable, it should be paired with present-tense verbs (estivation is a state of lowered activity..., which animals enter in order to...). C. Incorrect. This list is punctuated correctly, with a comma between each item. D. Incorrect. A verb tense error exists in this sentence (B).

A total of 32 measurements ___ been made. S? +V? has/have

A total (singular) of 32 measurements has been made. SS + SV A total (singular) of 32 measurements + has been made

Transitive Verb

A transitive verb always takes an object. Object - a noun or pronoun that receives the action. Transitive Verbs 1. Duncan kicked the ball. S main verb direct object Duncan kicked the ball Other common transitive verbs (hit, give, carry, climb, make, kiss, take) 2. I made a cake. S verb direct object I made a cake 3. She kissed Pablo. S V Direct Object She kissed Pablo Common error alert! Don't leave out the direct object after a transitive verb. "The thief climbed and then escaped." "The thief climbed over the wall and then escaped." (must have a DO) Finally, verbs can be classified by whether they take a direct object, which is a noun that receives the action of the verb. Transitive verbs require a direct object. In the sentence below, the transitive verb throw has a direct object (ball): The pitcher will throw the ball.

Action Verb

An action verb explains what the subject of the sentence is doing or has done. Looking at action verb examples help make it clear the function of action verbs in sentences and what purpose they serve. Like....walk, run, jump or laugh, cry, and sing

Intransitive Verb

An intransitive verb does not take an object (live, die, laugh, crying, run, sleep, sit, stand) The old man laughed loudly. S Verb Adverb man laughed loudly Intransitive verbs do not require a direct object. Verbs liked run, jump, and go make sense without any direct object: He will run. She jumped. Many sets of similar verbs include one transitive and one intransitive verb, which can cause confusion. These troublesome verbs include combinations such as lie or lay, rise or raise, and sit or set.

define conjugation

Changing the spelling of the verb and/or adding helping verbs is known as conjugation. In addition to being conjugated for tense, verbs are conjugated to indicate person (first, second, and third person) The conjugation of the verb must agree with the subject of the sentence.

Conjugation of the Irregular Verb to Be: Person Singular Plural First Person I __ we ___ Second Person you ___ you ___ Third Person he/she/ it __ they ___

Conjugation of the Irregular Verb to Be: Person Singular Plural First Person I am we are Second Person you are you are Third Person he/she/ it is they are

States (state verbs) Present Simple Tense: wants & dislikes like, dislike, love, hate, prefer, need, want, wish

Correct: 1. Susan loves to sing. 2. I hate crowded places. Incorrect: 1. Susan is loving to sing. 2. I'm hating crowded places

States (state verbs) thoughts & opinion think, remember, forget, - know, believe, imagine

Correct: Do you remember me? I think Ben is really smart. Incorrect: Are you remembering me? I'm thinking Ben is really smart.

Singular or Plural? * Kinetics, dynamics, politics and other words ending in -ics and meaning "the study of..." usually take a singular verb.

E.g. Acoustics is the study of the behavior of sound. In other cases, they take a plural verb. E.g. The acoustics in this hall are terrible.

Facts These are permanent situations - not personal - but, facts about the world

Facts or truths about the world true in past, present, and future. They are not personal, but talk about the world. <-------------------------------> past now future correct: 1. The capital of Canada is Ottawa. 2. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 3. Birds fly. 4. Two plus two equals four.

Incorrect 46)Read the question and choose the most correct answer. DIRECTIONS: Determine which sentence does NOT contain an error. A. My sister and my best friend lives in Chicago. B. My parents or my brother is going to pick me up from the airport. C. Neither of the students refuse to take the exam. D. The team were playing a great game until the rain started. Feedback A. Incorrect. The singular verb lives does not agree with the compound subject my sister and my best friend. B. Correct. The verb is agrees with the closest subject—in this case, the singular noun brother. C. Incorrect. The plural verb refuse does not agree with the singular noun neither. D. Incorrect. The plural verb were does not agree with the singular noun team.

Feedback A. Incorrect. The singular verb lives does not agree with the compound subject my sister and my best friend. B. Correct. The verb is agrees with the closest subject—in this case, the singular noun brother. C. Incorrect. The plural verb refuse does not agree with the singular noun neither. D. Incorrect. The plural verb were does not agree with the singular noun team. A. Incorrect: My sister and my best friend lives in Chicago. Compound subject/PS SV My sister and my best friend lives B. Correct: My parents or my brother is going to pick me up from the airport. PS PV my brother agrees C. Incorrect: Neither of the students refuse to take the exam. Singular indefinite pronoun = neither plural verb = refuse of the students = prepositional phrase SS PV Neither refuse D. Incorrect: The team were playing a great game until the rain started. Singular noun/ a collective noun = team plural verb = were Collective Noun are singular 'the team' - 'The team' is acting as one unit SS PV team were

Helping Verb

Helping verbs (or auxiliary verbs) come before the main verb in a sentence. They assist the main verb, showing time and meaning.

Habits and routines Subject + verb I/we you he,she,it/they or name (Jared)

I drink tea every morning. present simple = past, present, future <-------------------------------> past now future

Define Writing is vs. are, was vs. were has vs. have or vice versa, is a serious mistake in English grammar.

If you suspect that you have a tendency to make this kind of mistake, check each clause and look for the subject and its associated verb. CHECK SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT

In some areas 60% of the workforce __ unemployed. S? - V? is/are

In some areas 60% (%=singular) of the workforce is unemployed. SS + SV In some areas 60% (%=singular) + is

It appears that 30 g ___ required daily. S? - V? is/are

It appears that 30 g (plural) are required daily. PS + PV It appears that 30 g (plural) + are

Linking Verbs

Linking verbs do not show action. They connect the subject of the verb to more information about the subject

Modal Verbs

Modals help us to express mood in a sentence. The mod is the attitude of the speaker. The feeling the speaker wants to express. Modals Auxiliaries [Never Change Form] can shall will may ought to could should would might must The Patriots might win the Super Bowl this year. (prediction of the future; read the sentence without 'might': The Patriots win the Super Bowls this year. See the difference! This sounds 100% sure; might reflects prediction or mood.

Permanent situations My brother lives in Arizona.

My brother lives in Arizona. --> indicates permanent - present simple tense present simple = past, present, future <-------------------------------> past now future incorrect: My brother is living in Arizona--> shows temporary. do not use continuous forms -ing in simple present

When not to add 's' or 'es' to verbs. She doesn't speak English.

Never add 's' or 'es' to negative sentences. (She/he/doesn't...)

When not to add 's' or 'es' to verbs. She can speak English. She cold speak English. She might speak English.

Never add 's' or 'es' to verbs following modals (helping verbs) such as: can, should, and might, etc.

When not to add 's' or 'es' to verbs. She likes to speak English. She want's to speak English. She has to speak English.

Never add 's' or 'es' to verbs following the words 'to' keep the verbs in their original infinitive form.

When not to add 's' or 'es' to verbs. Does she speak English? Why does she speak English? Who speaks English?

Never add 's' or 'es' to verbs in Yes/No questions or information "W/H" questions Except: Who speaks English?

In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence is receiving the action of the main verb. In the sentence below, the subject is tennis, which receives the action played: Tennis was played. In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence is receiving the action of the main verb. In the sentence above, the subject is tennis, which receives the action played: Tennis was played.

Note that, in the passive voice, there is no indication of who performed the action. For this reason, passive voice is used when the subject is unknown or unimportant. For example, in science, it is common to use the passive voice: The experiment was performed three times. At most other times, it is considered more appropriate to use the active voice because it is more dynamic and gives more information.

Practice simple tense 1. I'm having two brothers. 2. Tonya works as a nurse in a hospital. 3. I'm always getting up at 7. 4. Can you be quiet, please? We read. 5. Jason is very bust today. He's working on an important report. 6. I'm not understanding what you are saying. 7. Do you think it rains outside? 8. Irfan eats out once a week. 9. My grandparents are living in India. 10. The word huge is meaning very big.

Practice simple tense 1. habits and routines 2. permanent situations 3. facts 4. states 1. I'm having two brothers. I have two brothers. (state) 2. Tonya works as a nurse in a hospital. correct/permanent situation 3. I'm always getting up at 7. I always get up at 7. (habit/routine) 4. Can you be quiet, please? We read. Can you be quiet, please? We're read. present tense 5. Jason is very bust today. He's working on an important report. correct 'is'/ because it is a temporary situation 6. I'm not understanding what you are saying. I don't understanding what you are saying. (state) 7. Do you think it rains outside? Do you think it is raining outside? (happening right now) 8. Irfan eats out once a week. (correct/ habit/routine) 9. My grandparents are living in India. My grandparents live in India. (permanent situation) 10. The word huge is meaning very big. The word huge means very big. (fact)

Stative Verb

Refers to a state or situation. The most common state verbs are be and have. State verbs are non-actions relating to possession, emotions, body senses State verbs cannot end in -ing State vs Action I hear a bird sing. vs I am listening to a bird sing I see dogs. vs I am looking at the dogs.

Table 2.7 Verb Conjunction (Present Tense) In English, we have six different persons answer__ Person Singular Plural First Person I ______ we _______ Second Person you ______ you (all) _______ Third Person he/she/it _______ they ______

Table 2.7 Verb Conjunction (Present Tense) In English, we have six different persons Person Singular Plural First Person I answer we answer Second Person you answer you (all) answer Third Person he/she/it answers they answer

Subject-verb agreement quick review of basic agreement rules. subject singular --> verb singular subject plural --> verb plural In the present tense, nouns and verbs form plurals in opposite ways: nouns ADD -s to the singular form; verbs REMOVE the -s from the singular form.

The dog chases the cat. Noun Subject Singular = no "s" Verb singular = add "s" SS + SV dog chases The dogs chase the cat. Noun subject Plural = add "s" Verb Plural = no "s" PS + PV dogs chase

The number of units ____ been reported to be 50. S? + V? has/have

The number (singular) of units has been reported to be 50. SS + VS The number (singular) of units + has been reported

Verb Tenses Continuous Past: I was answering your question when you interrupted me.

Verb Tense Continuous Past to be (was/were) + verb + ing A: I was working. he/she/it was working. you/we/they were working. N: I was not (wasn't) working. he/she/it was not (wasn't) working. you/we/they were not (weren't) working. Q: Was I working? Was he/she/it working? Were you/we/they working?

Verb Tense Perfect Future: I will have answered every question before the class is over.

Verb Tense Perfect Future shall/will + have + participle A: I/we shall/will have worked/gone. he/she/it will have worked/gone. you/they will have worked/gone. N: I/we shall not (shan't) + have + worked/gone. will not (won't) he/she/it will not (won't) you/they will not (won't) + have + worked/gone Q: Shall/will I/we + have + worked/gone? Will he/she/it + have + worked/gone? Will you/they + have + worked/gone?

Verb Tense Perfect Present: I have answered the question already.

Verb Tense Perfect P have/has + participle -regular verb +ed walked, asked -irregular verbs gone, eaten A: I/you/we/they have worked/gone. he/she/it has worked/gone. N: I/you/we/they have not (haven't) - worked/gone. he/she/it has not (hasn't) worked/gone. Q: Have I/we/you/they worked/gone? Has he/she/it worked/gone?

Verb Tense Perfect Past I had answered all questions before class ended.

Verb Tense Perfect Past had + participle -regular verb +ed walked, asked -irregular verbs gone, eaten A: I/you/we/they had worked/gone. he/she/it had worked/gone. N: I/you/we/they had not (hadn't) - worked/gone. he/she/it had not (hadn't) worked/gone. Q: Had I/we/you/they worked/gone? Had he/she/it worked/gone?

Verb Tense Perfect Continuous future: I will have been answering students' questions for 20 years by the time I retire.

Verb Tense Perfect Continuous Future shall/will + have + been + verb + -ing A: I/we shall/will have been working. he/she/it will have been working. you/they will have been working.

Verb Tense Perfect Continuous Present: I have been answering questions for 30 minutes and am getting tired.

Verb Tense Perfect Continuous Present have/has + been + verb + -ing A: I/we/you/they have been working he/she/ it has been working

Verb Tense Perfect Continuous Past: I had been answering questions when the students started leaving.

Verb Tense Perfect Continuous past had + been + verb + -ing A: I/we/you/they had been working. he/she/it had been working.

Verb Tenses Simple future: I will answer your question.

Verb Tense Simple Future A: I/we shall/will work. he/she/it will work. you/they will work. N: I/we shall not work. will not he/she/it will not work. you/they will not work. Q: Shall/will I/we work. Will he/she/it work. Will you/they work.

Verb Tenses Simple Past: I answered the question.

Verb Tense Simple PAST Regular Verbs +ed: worked, played Irregular Verbs - went, ate (Affirmative = A, Negative = N, Question = Q) A: I worked/went he/she/it worked/went you/we/they worked/went N: I did not (didn't) work_/go. he/she/it did not (didn't) work_/go. you//we/they did not (didn't) work_/go. Q: I work/go? he/she/it work/go? you/we/they work/go?

Verb Tenses Simple Present: I answer your question in class

Verb Tense Simple Present A: I work. he/she/it works. you/we/they work . N: I did not (didn't) work. he/she/it did not (didn't) work. you//we/they did not (didn't) work. Q: Do I work? Does he/she/it work? Do you/we/they work?

Verb Tenses Continuous Future: I will be answering your question after the lecture.

Verb tense continuous Future shall/will + be + verb + -ing A: I/we shall /will be working. he/she/it will be working. you/they will be working. N: I/we shall not (shan't) be working. will not (won't) be working. he/she/it will not (won't) be working. you/they will not (won't) be working. Q: Shall/will I/we be working? Will he/she/we be working? Will you/they be working?

Verb Tenses Continuous Present: I am answering your question; please listen.

Verb tense continuous Present to be: (am/is/are) + verb + -ing A: I am (I'm) working. he/she/it is (he's) working. you/we/they are (we're) working. N: I am not (I'm not) working. he/she/it is not (isn't) working. you/we/they are (aren't) working. Q: Am I working? Is he/she/we working? Are you/we/they working?

verbs

Verbs express action (run, jump, play) or state of being (is, seems). 1. action verbs 2. state (stative) or "nonaction" verb 3. main and helping (auxiliary) 4. regular and irregular 5. transitive and intransitive

Table 2.8 Regular and Irregular Verbs Simple Present Present Participle REGULAR help helping jump jumping Simple Past Past Participle helped (have) helped jumped (have) jumped IRREGULAR Simple Present Present Participle am been swim swimming sit sitting set setting lie lying lay laying rise rising raise raising Simple Past Past Participle was (have) been swam (have) swum sat (have) sat set (have) set lay (have) lain laid (have) laid rose (have) risen raised (have) raised

Verbs may be regular, meaning they follow normal conjugation patterns, or irregular, meaning they do not follow a regular pattern

States (state verb) possession & relation have, own, belong, possess

correct: I have two children. The Mitchells have a swimming pool at home. I'm having two children. The Mitchells are having a swimming pool at home.

States (state verbs) appearance seem, look, look like, appearance, resemble, sound

correct: That house seems to be empty. Naomi looks really beautiful in that dress. Incorrect: The house is seeming... Naomi is looking...

Habits and routines Frequent Adverbs used with simple present / Habits and routines every/ on/ in/ once a/ twice a

frequent adverbs every: morning/afternoon day/week/month/year summer/ winter on: Sunday/ Friday/ weekends in: spring/ the summer/ winter once a: day/ week/ month/ year twice a: same Example: They go to Mexico on vacation every year. Dennis goes fishing on Fridays. We visit the dentist twice a year for a checkup.

Singular or Plural Verb? One of the worst mistakes you can make in English is having the wrong verb form in the third person singular subject and plural subject. Remember: in the present tense in the third person (he, she, it (singular) and they (plural)) Singular Subject ----> verb stem + S, it fits, he sits, she sits, etc. . Plural subject ----> verb stem without s, they sit, they work, etc NB: The plural s on the end of the noun/subject has nothing to do with the s on the end of the verb.

practice singular vs plural subject

Permanent situations Olga speaks Spanish. I work as a teacher.

speaking Spanish is permanent. Olga speaks Spanish. S + V Olga speaks working as a teacher is permanent. I work as a teacher. S + V I work incorrect: Olga is speaking Spanish. --> shows tempoprary. I'm working as a teacher. --> shows temporary

Habits and routines Common expressions used with present simple tense

usage 1. 75%-100% -always, usually, generally, often 2. 25% - 50% - sometimes, occasionally 3. 0% - 10% - seldom, rarely, hardly, ever, never Remember to use simple tense - examples of simple tense & adverb 1. Meena always walks to work. 2. Ryan sometimes plays video games. 3. I rarely watch TV.