Verb tenses
The verb tense used in an information report.
simple present
A possible response to "Thank you"
- Don't mention it
- You're welcome
- My pleasure
- Anytime
You work here...
don't you?
Recreate this question using an indirect style:
Do they have time to meet in the afternoon?
I was wondering / could you tell me / I'd like to know if...
they have time to meet in the afternoon
In the Pathways classroom, there is a tv ... the class.
behind
The name for the "ing" form of the verb when used as a noun
gerund
A formal expression you can use the first time you meet someone
"How do you do?"
They're from Paris...
Aren't they?
Recreate this question using an indirect style:
Did you enjoy your meal?
I was wondering / could you tell me / I'd like to know if...
You enjoyed your meal.
When you leave the Pathways classroom, the stairs are...
on the right
The verb tense to describe actions that are happening right now.
The present continuous; present progressive
An informal expression you can use the first time you meet someone
Nice to meet you
She was the former president...
Wasn't she?
Recreate this question using an indirect style:
How much does the car cost?
I was wondering / could you tell me / I'd like to know...
How much the car costs.
The Pathways classroom is located ... the ground floor.
on
Express this idea in the correct tenses:
Usual habit: walking to school
This week due to the rain: taking the bus to go to school
Usually I walk to school.
This week due to the rain, I'm taking the bus to go to school.
What do you say when you have just finished making a plan with someone for the future.
I'm looking forward to it!
He hasn't been to Japan...
Has he?
Recreate this question using an indirect style:
What was the reason that she gave for missing class?
I was wondering / could you tell me / I'd like to know...
what the reason was that she gave for missing class?
In order to get to town, you have to walk... the bridge.
Over
Use the correct tense to talk about a plan you have for tomorrow
...!
The correct response to "how do you do" ?
Well, thanks. And you?
I'm late ...
Aren't I?
Recreate this question using an indirect style:
Where would you go if you could visit any country in the world?
I was wondering / Could you tell me / I'd like to know...
Where you would go if you could visit any country in the world
The whiteboard is located... the Pathways classroom.
inside