Adverbs
at the moment: Simple or Continuous?
Continuous
______ you like music?
Do you like music?
"Music is a great therapy," general truth or continuing action?
General truth
the Present Simple can EXPRESS the future.
true or false?
true -
The class starts in 1hr
The Headmaster often speaks about the importance of studying.
Right!
rarely: Simple or Continuous?
Simple
They ___________ having a party tomorrow.
They are having a party tomorrow.
I am learning to speak Italian.
Action happening at the time of speaking or a continuing action?
a continuing action
there is only 1 way to Talk about the future
False
going to
will
ing
etc
What are you thinking right now?
Right!
twice a week: Simple or Continuous?
Simple
I am ___________ to music on my mobile.
I am listening to music on my mobile.
The train leaves at 10.05 a.m.
Future fixed event or habit?
future fixed event
Make this a future fixed event in English:
"El tren sale a las 7 en punto!"
The train leaves at 7 sharp!
Are teenagers always feeling depressed because of the music they listen to?
Wrong- Do teenagers feel...
always points to habits, not annoying habits
these days: Simple or Continuous?
Continuous
I _________ know this band. What do they play?
I don't know this band. What do they play?
You're always listening to loud music!
What is this use?
annoying habit
Make this a future arrangement in English:
Vamos a ver una premier mañana
We are watching a film premiere tomorrow.
Sometimes we aren't attending the school's music club because we have so much homework to do.
Wrong- We don't attend- a habit, not a continuing action
Is the adverb "always" only used in the Present Simple?
No. For annoying habits, you use always:
He's always biting his nails.
I'm ______________ music lessons this month.
I'm having music lessons this month.
The Earth is flat on the poles.
What is this use?
A fact
for 1000,000 points
Make a joke and make everyone laugh
Especially the teacher
you won!!!!
Do you come with us to the music festival?
Wrong - It's a future meaning, so it has to be present continuous:
Are you coming with us to the music festival?