Unit 2 Language Focus: Present Simple and Adverbs of Frequency

Vocabulary and rule flashcards reviewing Present Simple affirmative, negative, question forms, usage, and adverbs of frequency rules.

Present simple affirmative form

The base form of the verb (infinitive without to). To make the third person singular (he/she/it), add -s or -es, or for verbs ending in -y, remove -y and add -ies.

Present simple negative form

Formed by using do not or does not plus the base form of the verb. In spoken or informal written English, the short forms don't or doesn't are used.

Present simple question form

Formed by using do or does plus the subject plus the verb. Question words are placed at the beginning of the question.

Present simple short answers

Short answers made with do or does in the affirmative, and don't or doesn't in the negative.

Present simple usage: Habits and routines

Used to talk and ask questions about habits, routines, and things that happen regularly.

Present simple usage: General truths

Used to describe things that are always true, or almost always true.

Present simple usage: Thoughts and feelings

Used to talk about what we think, feel, or like.

Adverbs of frequency

Words used to describe how often we do something, such as always, normally, usually, often, sometimes, and never.

Adverb of frequency position with the verb 'be'

In sentences with the verb be, adverbs of frequency go after the verb be.

Adverb of frequency position with main verbs

With all verbs other than the verb be, adverbs of frequency go before the verb.

Adverb of frequency position in questions

In questions, adverbs of frequency always go after the subject.