Grammar. Fun
Grammar. Fun
• Use: To talk about habits, routines, facts, or general truths. Part 2: Communication Functions
• Form:
o Positive: Subject + base verb (+s/es for he/she/it) A. Talking About the Weather
▪ Example: She walks to school every day.
o Negative: Subject + do/does + not + base verb • Common questions:
▪ Example: They do not like coffee. o What’s the weather like?
o Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb? Example: It’s sunny and warm.
▪ Example: Does he play football? o Is it raining?
Example: No, it’s cloudy but dry.
B. Present Continuous o How’s the weather today?
Example: It’s cold and windy.
• Use: To talk about actions happening right now or around
the present time. B. Talking About Future Plans
• Form:
o Positive: Subject + am/is/are + verb + ing • Useful expressions:
▪ Example: I am studying English now. o I am going to visit my grandparents.
o Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb + ing o She is going to study for her exams.
▪ Example: She is not watching TV. o What are you going to do this weekend?
o Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + ing?
▪ Example: Are they playing basketball? C. Talking About Ongoing Actions
Present Simple:
Present Continuous:
Adverbs of Frequency:
Parts of an Email:
Example: "Nissrine."
Sample Email
Subject: My Favorite Hobby
Hi Samira,
I hope this email finds you well! I want to tell you about
my favorite hobby,
……………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
On weekends, I
usually……………………………………………………
……………………………………………….Right now,
……………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………….
Take care,
Nissrine