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Chapter 1 (pp 1-6)
Page 2 What's Your Name?
Sample Questions: Have you ever introduced yourself to others?
Why do you think it's important to learn how to introduce yourself?
When do you introduce yourself?/In what situations do you introduce yourself?
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To Be: Introduction
CLOSE UP
The verb to be in the present tense is commonly contracted with subject pronouns and the
RULE:
question word what.
EXAMPLES: I am - I’m from Mexico
What is - What’s your name?
SUGGESTIONS:
1. Q. What’s your name?
A. My name is Waldo.
SUGGESTIONS:
*a famous actor - Johnny Depp
LISTENING
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. A
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Chapter 2 (pp 7-16)
Page 9 Where Is It?
Sample Script: "In this activity, you are going to learn how to describe things found in
a classroom."
FOCUS
Objects in the Classroom
To Be
To Be + Location
Subject Pronoun: it
CLOSE UP
The word order in a question with the verb to be is:
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Question word + verb +subject.
EXAMPLE: Where + is + the pen?
In spoken and informal written English, the third person singular form of the verb to be
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contracts with the question word where and the subject pronoun it .
EXAMPLE: Where is the pen? = Where’s the pen?
It is on the desk. = It’s on the desk.
FOCUS
Rooms of the House
To Be (non-3rd person singular)
Subject Pronouns: I, you, we, they
CLOSE UP
In spoken and informal written English, the verb to be contracts with the subject pronouns I,
RULE:
you, we, they
EXAMPLES: I am in the kitchen. I'm in the kitchen.
We are in the living room. We're in the living room.
You are in the dining room. You're in the dining room.
They are in the yard. They're in the yard.
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To be (3rd person pronoun singular)
Subject Pronouns: he, she, it
In spoken and informal written English, the verb to be contracts with the subject pronouns he
RULE:
and she .
EXAMPLES: He is in the bedroom. He’s in the bedroom.
She is in the yard. She's in the yard.
It is in the kitchen. It's in the kitchen.
1. Q. Where's Tim?
A. He's in the bedroom.
2. Q. Where's Rosa?
A. She’s in the yard.
4. Q. Where's Peggy?
A. She's in the living room.
6. Q. Where's Harry?
A. He's in the bathroom.
7. Q. Where's Ellen?
A. She's in the dining room.
8. Q. Where's Kevin?
A. He's in the garage.
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Review of Where’s / Where are ?
Introduction of Where am I?
Places Around Town
1. Q. Where’s Albert?
A. He’s in the restaurant.
2. Q. Where's Carmen?
A. She’s in the bank.
6. Q. Where’s Kate?
A. She’s in the movie theater.
9. Q. Where am I?
A. You’re in the hospital.
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SUGGESTIONS:
10. Q. Where is Mark?
A. He’s in the dental clinic.
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What's the Word?
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. A
FOCUS
Present Continuous Tense
Everyday Activities
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RULE: The present continuous tense describes an action in progress at the moment of speaking.
EXAMPLE: What are you doing? [right now]
I’m reading.
The present continuous tense is formed with the present tense of to be plus the –ing form of
RULE:
the verb.
EXAMPLES: I’m reading. It’s sleeping.
He’s cooking. We’re eating.
She’s watching TV. They’re studying.
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Review and Contrast of Where _____? And What _____ doing?
1. A. Where’s Karen?
B. She’s in the park.
A. What’s she doing?
B. She’s eating lunch.
9. A. Where’s Marvin?
B. He’s in the bathroom.
A. What’s he doing?
B. He’s singing.
SUGGESTION:
12. A. Where are you?
B. I’m in the mall.
A. What are you doing?
B. I’m shopping.
Q&A
(Mrs. Jones)
A. What’s Mrs. Jones doing?
B. She’s listening to the radio.
(Tommy Jones)
A. What’s Tommy Jones doing?
B. He’s playing the guitar.
(Mr. Chen)
A. What’s Mr. Chen doing?
B. He’s planting flowers.
(Mrs. Chen)
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A. What's Mrs. Chen doing?
B. She’s drinking lemonade and reading a book.
(Jennifer Chen)
A. What’s Jennifer Chen doing?
B. She’s sleeping.
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1. B
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. A
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Yes/No Questions
Short Answers
Present Continuous Tense
Possessive Adjectives
RULE: Am, is , and are do not contract with subject pronouns in short answers.
EXAMPLES: Are you busy? Is Rita busy?
Yes, I am. Yes, she is.
I'm washing my hair. She's feeding her cat.
1. A. Is Frank busy?
B. Yes, he is. He's cleaning his apartment.
2. A. Is Helen busy?
B. Yes, she is. She's feeding her cat.
6. A. Is Richard busy?
B. Yes, he is. He's washing his clothes.
8. A. Is Timmy busy?
B. Yes, he is. He's feeding his dog.
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(Ms. Roberts)
A. Where's Ms. Roberts?
B. She's in the park.
A. What's she doing?
B. She's reading the newspaper.
(Jenny Chang)
A. Where's Jenny Chang?
B. She's in the library.
A. What's she doing?
B. She's studying.
(Danny Williams)
A. Where's Danny Williams?
B. He's in the parking lot.
A. What's he doing?
B. He's fixing his bicycle.
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(Patty Williams)
A. Where's Patty Williams?
B. She's in the parking lot.
A. What's she doing?
B. She's washing her car.
(Bob Davis)
A. Where's Bob Davis?
B. He's in the restaurant.
A. What's he doing?
B. He's cooking.
(Charlie Harris)
A. Where's Charlie Harris?
B. He's in the health club.
A. What is he doing?
B. He's exercising.
SUGGESTION:
A. Where are you?
B. I'm in the living room.
A. What are you doing?
B. I'm studying English.
Q&A
(Mr. Price)
A. What's Mr. Price doing?
B. He's cleaning his bedroom.
(Ms. Hunter)
A. What's Ms. Hunter doing?
B. She's painting her bathroom.
(Ricky Gomez)
A. What's Ricky Gomez doing?
B. He's feeding his cat.
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(Mrs. Martin)
A. What's Mrs. Martin doing?
B. She's doing her exercises.
(you)
A. What are you doing?
B. I'm washing/cleaning my windows.
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1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
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Yes/No Questions with To Be
Questions with Or
Possessive Nouns: Robert's, Peggy's, George's
Describing People and Things
An apostrophe (') plus -s is used to show that a thing or person belongs or relates to someone
RULE:
or something
EXAMPLES: Robert's house is large.
Peggy's neighbors are quiet.
George's apartment is little.
SUGGESTION:
23. A. Are you tall or short?
B. I'm tall.
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Yes/No Questions with To Be
Negative Short Answers
Describing People and Things
CLOSE UP
RULE: In informal English, the word not usually contracts with is and are .
EXAMPLES: Is it new?
No, it (is not) isn't.
Is he young?
No, he (is not) isn't.
Are they noisy?
No, they (are not) aren't.
1. (British Columbia/cool/snowing)
A. Hi, *Julie. This is *Anna. I'm calling from British Columbia.
B. From British Columbia? What are you doing in British Columbia?
A. I'm on vacation.
B. How's the weather in British Columbia? Is it cool?
A. No, it isn't. It's warm.
B. Is it snowing?
A. No, it isn't. It's raining.
B. Are you having a good time?
A. No, I'm not. I'm having a TERRIBLE time. The weather is TERRIBLE here!
B. I'm sorry to hear that.
2. (Tahiti/hot/sunny)
A. Hi, *Bill. This is *John. I'm calling from Tahiti.
B. From Tahiti? What are you doing in Tahiti?
A. I'm on vacation.
B. How's the weather in Tahiti? Is it hot?
A. No, it isn't. It's cold.
B. Is it sunny?
A. No, it isn't. It's stormy.
B. Are you having a good time?
A. No, I'm not. I'm having a TERRIBLE time. The weather is TERRIBLE here!
B. I'm sorry to hear that.
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What's the Answer
1. A
2. B
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3. A
4. B
5. A
6. A
True or False
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
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Chapter 6 (pp 45-54)
Page 46 My Favorite Photograph
Sample Questions: Do you like having your picture taken?
Do you have a favorite photograph? Who's in it?
Do you consider pictures as treasures? Why / Why not?
FOCUS
Questions with Who
To Be: Review
Present Continuous Tense: Review
Prepositions of Location: in, at, on, in front of
CLOSE UP
RULE: Who is used when asking for identity of a person or persons
EXAMPLES: Who is she? Who are they?
She's my mother. They're my parents.
1. A. Who is she?
B. She's my mother.
A. What's her name?
B. Her name is *Jane.
A. Where is she?
B. She's in the park.
A. What's she doing?
B. She's riding her bicycle.
3. A. Who is he?
B. He's my son.
A. What's his name?
B. His name is *Tom.
A. Where is he?
B. He's at the beach.
A. What's he doing?
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B. He's swimming.
4. A. Who is she?
B. She's my daughter.
A. What's her name?
B. Her name is *Julie.
A. Where is she?
B. She's in front of our house.
A. What's she doing?
B. She's washing her car.
5. A. Who is she?
B. She's my wife.
A. What's her name?
B. Her name is *Margaret.
A. Where is she?
B. She's in the yard.
A. What's she doing?
B. She's planting flowers.
6. A. Who is he?
B. He's my husband.
A. What's his name?
B. His name is *Larry.
A. Where is he?
B. He's in our living room.
A. What's he doing?
B. He's sleeping on the sofa.
(woman/apartment 4)
A. What's the woman in Apartment 4 doing?
B. She's playing the drums.
(teenagers/apartment 5)
A. What are the teenagers in Apartment 5 doing?
B. They're listening to loud music.
(dog/apartment 6)
A. What's the dog in Apartment 6 doing?
B. It's barking.
(people/apartment 7)
A. What are the people in Apartment 7 doing?
B. They’re having a big argument.
Choose
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. A
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Quiet or Noisy
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. A
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Prepositions of Location
Places Around Town
CLOSE UP
RULE: Prepositions of location indicates where something is located in relation to other nouns.
EXAMPLES: It's next to the bank.
It's across from the movie theater.
It's between the library and the park.
It's around the corner from the hospital.
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There Is
Prepositions of Location
Places Around Town
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There is indicates the existence or location of something. The verb to be agrees in number
RULE:
with the noun that follows. If a single noun follows, the verb is in its singular form (is) .
FOCUS
Review of: Is there___?
Yes, there is.
No, there isn't.
CLOSE UP
The indefinite article a/an precedes a noun. The article a is used when the noun begins with a
RULE:
consonant sound. The article an is used when the noun begins with a vowel sound.
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EXAMPLES: Is there a window in the kitchen?
Is there an elevator in the building?
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Introduction of: How many___?
There are___?
Housing
CLOSE UP
RULE: How many asks about the number of a count noun.
EXAMPLES: How many bedrooms are there in the apartment?
There are two bedrooms in the apartment.
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There is/There are indicates the existence or location of something. The verb to be agrees in
RULE: number with the noun that follows. If a plural noun follows, the verb to be is in the plural
form (are ).
EXAMPLE: There are four floors in the building.
2. A. Tell me, how many windows are there in the living room?
B. There are three windows in the living room.
A. Three windows?
B. Yes. That's right.
5. A. Tell me, how many washing machines are there in the basement.
B. There are two washing machines in the basement.
A. Two washing machines?
B. Yes. That's right.
True or False
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
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What Places Do You Hear?
1. B, C
2. A, C
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3. A, B
4. B, C
5. A, C
True or False
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. False
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Chapter 8 (pp 67-78)
Page 69 Shirts Are Over There
Sample Questions: Do you like shopping?
When was the last time you went shopping?
What do you usually buy when you go shopping?
FOCUS
Articles of Clothing
Singular/Plural
Indefinite Articles: a / an
CLOSE UP
RULE: When a noun ends in a voiceless consonant sound [p, k, t], the plural ending is pronounced [s].
When a noun ends in a voiced consonant [b, d, g, m, n, r, l, v], or a vowel sound, the plural
RULE:
ending is pronounced [z].
EXAMPLES: mittens
sweaters
ties
umbrellas
When a noun ends with a sibilant [s, z, š, ž, č, j], the plural ending is pronounce [IZ], which
RULE:
forms an additional syllable on the end of the noun.
EXAMPLES: glasses watches
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Colors
Singular/Plural
Articles of Clothing
CLOSE UP
RULE: Adjectives and colors come before the noun they describe.
EXAMPLES: But this is a purple jacket!
Purple jackets are very popular this year.
RULE: This is a demonstrative that refers to a singular object near the speaker.
EXAMPLE: But this is a pink belt! (The speaker is either holding or is very close to the belt. )
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A pair of with Articles of Clothing
CLOSE UP
RULE: A pair refers to a set of two. A pair is singular in quantity and takes a singular verb.
EXAMPLES: Here is (Here’s) a nice pair of gloves.
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Here is (Here’s) a nice pair of pants.
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This/That/These/Those
CLOSE UP
This and These are demonstratives that refer to objects that are close to the speaker (usually
RULE:
within arm’s reach).
EXAMPLES: This is my jacket. (The jacket is close to the speaker. )
Those are my gloves. (The gloves are not close to the speaker.)
That and Those are demonstratives that refer to objects that are not close to the speaker
RULE:
(further than arm’s reach).
EXAMPLES: That’s my jacket. (The jacket is not close to the speaker.)
Those are my gloves. (The gloves are not close to the speaker.)
RULE: That is the only demonstrative that can contract with the verb to be .
EXAMPLE: I think that’s (that is) my coat.
SUGGESTION:
8. A. Excuse me. I think that’s my briefcase.
B. Hmm. I don’t think so. I think this is my briefcase.
A. Oh. You’re right. I guess I made a mistake.
SUGGESTION:
5. A. Is this your belt?
B. No, it isn’t.
A. Are you sure?
B. Yes. That belt is short, and my belt is long.
or Yes. That belt is purple, and my belt is maroon.
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What's the Word?
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. A
FOCUS
Simple Present Tense with I, we, you, they
Questions with Where and What
Nationalities
CLOSE UP
RULE: The simple present tense describes habitual activities.
EXAMPLES: What do you do every day?
I eat Italian food.
I sing Italian songs.
RULE: The simple present tense also describes a generally known fact.
EXAMPLES: I live in Rome.
I speak Italian.
RULE: For the subjects I, we, you, and they, the simple present tense uses the base form of the verb.
EXAMPLES: I eat.
You eat.
We eat.
They eat.
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Simple Present Tense with he and she
Nationalities
CLOSE UP
RULE: The 3rd person singular of simple present tense is formed with the base verb + s- ending.
EXAMPLES: He lives.
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She eats.
RULE: The auxiliary for the 3rd person singular in the simple present tense is does.
EXAMPLES: Where does he live?
What language does she speak?
(Bob)
A. Where does Bob live?
B. He lives in Buffalo.
A. What does he do?
B. He drives a bus.
(Tina)
A. Where does Tina live?
B. She lives in Tampa.
A. What does she do?
B. She drives a taxi.
(Susan)
A. Where does Susan live?
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B. She lives in San Diego.
A. What does she do?
B. She sells cars.
(Victor)
A. Where does Victor live?
B. He lives in Vancouver.
A. What does he do?
B. He plays the violin.
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1. B
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. A
Mrs. Kowalski is upset about her son, Michael, and his wife, Kathy. They live in
a small suburb outside the city. They speak little Polish, but usually they speak
English. They read American newspapers. They listen to American radio
programs. They shop at big suburban supermarkets and shopping malls. And
when they visit their friends and neighbors, they always speak English. In fact,
Michael and Kathy speak Polish only when they call their parents on the
telephone or when they visit them every weekend.
Mrs. Kowalski is sad because her son and his wife speak little Polish. She's
afraid that they're forgetting their language, culture, and their country.
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Chapter 10 (pp 87-98)
FOCUS
Simple Present Tense with he
Days of the Week
Yes/No Questions with does
Short Answers: Yes, he does./No, he doesn't
Questions with When and What Kind of
CLOSE UP
The word order of a WH-question in the simple present tense is:
RULE:
Question word + auxiliary verb (does/do) + subject + base verb + complement.
EXAMPLES: What kind of food + does + Stanley + cook + on Saturday?
When + does + he + cook + Japanese food?
The word order of a Yes/No question in the simple present tense is:
RULE:
Auxiliary verb (Does/Do) + subject + base verb + complement
EXAMPLE: Does + Stanley + cook + Greek food on Tuesday?
It is common to respond to Yes/No questions with a short answer. A short answer includes the
RULE:
subject and the auxiliary verb.
EXAMPLES: Does Stanley cook Puerto Rican food on Thursday?
Yes, he does.
Does Stanley cook Mexican food on Tuesday?
No, he doesn't.
RULE: In spoken and informal written English, the auxiliary verb does contracts with not.
EXAMPLE: Stanley (does not) doesn't cook Russian food.
RULE: In negative statements, the negative comes before the base form of the verb.
EXAMPLES: He cooks Japanese food on Friday.
He doesn't cook Japanese food on Sunday.
1st Activity
A. What kind of food does Stanley cook on Tuesday?
B. On Tuesday he cooks Greek food.
2nd Activity
A. Does Stanley cook Greek food on Tuesday?
B. Yes, he does.
3rd Activity
A. Does Stanley cook Japanese food on Sunday?
B. No, he doesn't.
A. When does he cook Japanese food?
B. He cooks Japanese food on Friday.
2nd Activity
5. A. Do you go to Stanley's Restaurant on Tuesday?
B. No, I don't.
A. Why not?
B. Because I don’t like Greek food.
3rd Activity
9. A. What kind of food do you like?
B. I like French food.
A. When do you go to Stanley's Restaurant?
B. I don't go there.
A. Why not?
B. Because Stanley doesn’t cook French food.
1st Activity
SUGGESTIONS:
A. Does Jeff go to a health club on Friday?
B. Yes, he does.
2nd Activity
SUGGESTIONS:
A. Does Jeff jog on Tuesday?
B. No, he doesn't.
(Max)
A. What does Max do during the week?
B. He stays home alone.
A. What do the Garcias do on Sunday morning?
B. They go to church together.
Do or Does?
1. Does
2. Do
3. do
4. does
5. Do
6. does
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Don't or Doesn't?
1. don’t
2. doesn't
3. don’t
4. doesn't
5. don’t
6. doesn't
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What's the word?
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. A
He also doesn't like sports very much. He doesn't play basketball, he doesn't
play baseball, and he doesn't play volleyball. He's not very athletic.
Sheldon likes to stay at home alone very often. He likes to read many books,
he likes to watch TV, and he likes to listen to music. He's not very active. As
you can see, Sheldon is a very shy person.
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Object Pronouns
Time Expressions with every
Review of Possessive Adjectives: my, his, her, our, your, their
CLOSE UP
RULE: How often refers to the frequency of an activity.
EXAMPLES: How often does your boyfriend call you?
He calls me every night.
FOCUS
Simple Present Tense: Contrast of -s and non -s Endings
Adverbs of Frequency
Daily Activities
CLOSE UP
When a verb ends in a voiceless consonant sound [p, k, t], the ending is pronounced [s] in the
RULE:
3rd person singular form.
EXAMPLES: [p] helps [t] sits [k] thinks
When a verb ends in a voiced consonant [b, d, g, l, m, n, r, v], or a vowel sound, the ending is
RULE:
pronounced [z] in the 3rd person singular form.
EXAMPLES: [d] reads [v] loves [n] listens
[l] calls [o] goes
When a verb ends with a sibilant [s,z,š,č,j], the ending of the 3rd person singular form is
RULE:
pronounced [iz] and forms an additional syllable.
EXAMPLES: [z] uses [č] watches [š] washes
SPELLING
Verbs ending with the letters s, sh, ch, or x, and es in the 3rd person singular forms.
RULE:
EXAMPLES: watch - watches miss - misses
SPELLING When a verb ends in y and is preceded by a consonant, the 3rd person singular form ends in
RULE: ies. When a verb ends in y and is preceded by a vowel, the verb ends in s.
EXAMPLES: study - studies say - says
SPELLING
When a verb ends in o, es is added in the 3rd person singular form.
RULE:
EXAMPLES: go - goes do - does
In sentences, adverbs of frequency are placed between the subject and the verb. In questions,
RULE:
they are placed between the subject and base verb.
EXAMPLES: She rarely studies in her room.
He never watches the news after dinner.
Does Henry usually wash his car on Sunday?
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Have/Has
CLOSE UP
RULE: The verb have is an irregular verb in the simple present tense.
EXAMPLES: I have a brother.
We have a cat.
They have an old TV antenna.
SUGGESTION:
9. A. Do you have a laptop computer?
B. No. I have a desktop computer.
FOCUS
Contrast: Simple Present and Present Continuous Tenses
Why Questions with the Present Continuous Tense
Feelings and Emotions
CLOSE UP
RULE: The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions.
EXAMPLE: I always shout when I'm angry.
RULE: The present continuous tense describes an action in progress at the moment of speaking.
EXAMPLES: Why are you shouting?
I'm shouting because I'm angry.
8. A. Why is he blushing?
B. He's blushing because he's embarrassed. He always blushes when he's
embarrassed.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. A. What do you do when you're nervous?
B. I bite my nails when I'm nervous.
FOCUS
Contrast: Simple Present and Present Continuous Tenses
SUGGESTION:
6. A. What are you doing?!
B. I'm heating water on the stove for my bath.
A. That's strange! Do you usually heat water on the stove for your bath?
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B. No. I never heat water on the stove for my bath, but I'm heating water today.
A. Why are you doing that?
B. Because my water heater is broken.
A. I'm sorry to hear that.
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Can/Can't
CLOSE UP
RULE: The modal verb can describes a person's ability. It does not change form.
EXAMPLES: I can speak Romanian.
She can drive a taxi.
The modal verb can functions as an auxiliary or helping verb in questions and in negative
RULE:
statements.
EXAMPLES: Can you skate?
No, I can't.
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Occupations and Related Activities:
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He's a mechanic. He fixes cars every day.
She's a teacher. She teaches every day.
Emphatic Short Answers with can:
Of course he can.
Of course she can.
CLOSE UP
The singular indefinite article a/an is used when describing one's occupation. No article is used
RULE:
in the plural.
EXAMPLES: She's a teacher./ He's an actor.
They're dancers.
(Sandra)
A. What's your name?
B. Sandra *Mills.
A. Nice to meet you. Tell me, Sandra, what kind of job are you looking for?
B. I'm looking for a job as a construction worker.
A. Tell me about your skills. What can you do?
B. I can use tools, I can operate equipment, and I can build things.
(Nick)
A. What's your name?
B. Nick *Peterson.
A. Nice to meet you. Tell me, Nick, what kind of job are you looking for?
B. I'm looking for a job as a salesperson.
A. Tell me about your skills. What can you do?
B. I can talk to customers, I can use a cash register, and I can take inventory.
SUGGESTION:
6. A. Can you go to Herbert's party?
B. No, I can't. I have to attend my English class.
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Future: Going to
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RULE: The future with going to is formed with to be + going to + base form of the verb.
EXAMPLES: I'm going to read.
She's going to paint.
They're going to study.
RULE: The future with going to is used to express a plan for the future.
EXAMPLES: What's Tony going to do tomorrow?
He's going to cook.
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Future: Going to + Go
Future Time Expressions
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To avoid repetition when combining the going to future with the base verb go, speakers often
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omit to go.
EXAMPLES: I'm going to go to a concert.
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I'm going to a concert.
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Time Expressions
Future: Going to
Expressing Intention
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RULE: The future with going to is used to express an intention.
EXAMPLE: When are you going to wash your clothes?
I'm going to wash them this week.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. A. When are you going to clean your garage?
B. We're going to clean our garage this week.
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Want to
Future: Going to
Talking about Plans
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RULE: Want to + verb expresses a desire
EXAMPLE: I want to go swimming.
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Time Expressions
Review of the Present Continuous Tense
Review of Going to, Have to, Want to
(March)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in March?
B. In March? Oh! March is going to be a very good month!
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. You're going to take a trip to a warm, sunny place.
A. Oh! That's wonderful!
(April)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in April?
B. In April, Oh! April is going to be a very bad month.
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. You're going to have a bad cold.
A. Oh! That's terrible!
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(May)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in May?
B. In May? Oh! May is going to be a very good month!
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. Your parents are going to move to a beautiful city in California.
A. Oh! That's wonderful!
(June)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in June?
B. In June? Oh! June is going to be a very bad month!
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. There's going to be a fire in your apartment building, and you're going to
have to find a new place to live.
A. Oh! That's terrible!
(July)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in July?
B. In July? Oh! July is going to be a very good month!
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. Your friends are going to give you a DVD player for your birthday.
A. Oh! That's wonderful!
(August)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in August?
B. In August? Oh! August is going to be a very bad month.
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. Your boss is going to fire you.
A. Oh! That's terrible.
(September)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in September?
B. In September? Oh! September is going to be a very good month!
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. You are going to start with your new job with a very big salary.
A. Oh! That's wonderful!
(October)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in October?
B. In October? Oh! October is going to be a very bad month.
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. You're going to be in a car accident, but you're not going to be hurt.
A. Oh! That's terrible.
(November)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in November?
B. In November? Oh! November is going to be a very good month!
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. You are going to be on a television game show and win a million dollars.
A. Oh! That's wonderful!
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(December)
A. Tell me, what's going to happen in December?
B. In December? Oh! December is going to be a very good month!
A. Really? What's going to happen?
B. You are going to become a father.
A. Oh! That's wonderful!
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Talking About How One Feels
Describing common Physical Ailments
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Past Tense of Regular Verbs
Pronunciation of -ed Endings: [t], [d],[Id]
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The word order of a question in the simple past tense is:
RULE: Question word + auxiliary + subject + base form of the verb.
The auxiliary in the simple past tense in did .
EXAMPLE: What + did + you + do yesterday?
RULE: The simple past tense with reguar verbs in formed with -ed .
EXAMPLES: I worked yesterday.
I played yesterday.
I rested yesterday.
When the verb ends in a voiceless consonant sound other than [t], the ed ending is
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pronounced [t].
EXAMPLES: I worked yesterday.
I washed my car yesterday.
I fixed my bicycle yesterday.
RULE: When a verb ends in a voiced sound other than [d], the ed ending is pronounced [d].
EXAMPLES: I cleaned yesterday.
I played the piano yesterday.
I yawned yesterday.
When a verb ends in a [t] or a [d], the ed ending is pronounced [Id] and forms an additional
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syllable.
EXAMPLES: I painted yesterday.
I rested yesterday.
SPELLING
If a verb ends with y preceded by a consonant, the y changes to i when adding ed
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EXAMPLES: cry - cried
study - studied
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Answer Key
1. A. What did you do yesterday?
B. I cooked.
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Past Tense of Regular Verbs
Introduction of Irregular verbs:
drink-drank sing-sang
eat-ate sit-sat
ride-rode
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RULE: Verbs in the simple past tense have the same form with all persons.
EXAMPLES: I talked. We talked.
He talked. You talked.
She talked. They talked.
It talked.
SUGGESTION:
A. Doctor's Office.
B. Hello. This is *Paolo Santiago.
A. Hello, *Mr. Santiago. How are you?
B. Not so good.
A. I'm sorry to hear that. What seems to be the problem?
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B. I *sat on my chair all *day yesterday and now I have a TERRIBLE *backache.
A. I see. Do you want to make an appointment?
B. Yes, please
A. Can you come in tomorrow at *9:00 o'clock?
B. At *9:00 o'clock? Yes. That's fine. Thank you.
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Yes/No Questions with the Past Tense of regular Verbs
Time Expressions
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The past tense describes completed states, actions, and situations in the past. It doesn't
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matter how recently the action occurred, as long as it has finished by the time of speaking.
Short answers to Yes/No questions include the subject and the auxiliary verb. The auxiliary
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verb for the simple past tense is did.
EXAMPLES: Did he wash his windows yesterday morning?
Yes, he did.
No, he didn't
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Past Tense Irregular Vebs
Yes/No Questions with Irregular Verbs
Time Expressions
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RULE: Some verbs have irregular past tense forms
EXAMPLES: buy - bought make - made
do - did meet - met
drive - drove read - read
eat - ate see - saw
forget - forgot steal - stole
get - got take - took
go - went write - wrote
have - had
(Bob)
A. Did Bob write letters last night?
B. Yes, he did.
(Jennifer)
A. Did Jennifer take a bath last night?
B. Yes, she did.
4. A. I'm sorry I'm late. I forgot my briefcase and had to go back home and get it.
B. I see.
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5. A. I'm sorry I'm late. A thief stole my bicycle.
B. I see.
Which Is Correct?
1 got up
2 didn't do
3 took
4 didn't leave
5 took
6 didn't get
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Introduction of the Past Forms of To Be
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RULE: The verb to be in the past tense is irregular.
EXAMPLES: I was sad. We were sad.
My wife was sad. My children were sad.
My husband was sad.
1. Before our family bought Presto Ice Cream , we were always sad.
I was sad.
My husband was sad.
My children were sad, too.
Now we're happy because we bought Presto Ice Cream. How about you?
5. Before our family bought Presto Skim Milk, we were always heavy .
I was heavy .
My husband was heavy .
My children were heavy, too.
Now we're thin because we bought Presto Skim Milk. How about you?
SUGGESTION:
6. Before our family bought Presto Shoes, we were always uncomfortable.
I was uncomfortable.
My wife / husband was uncomfortable.
My children were uncomfortable, too.
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Answer Key
Now we're comfortable because we bought Presto Shoes. How about
you?
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Past Negative Forms of To Be
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RULE: In informal English, the word not usually contracts with was and were.
EXAMPLES: Were you at the ballgame?
No, I (was not) wasn't.
Was I a quiet baby?
No, you (were not) weren't.
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Contrast: Simple Past Tense and Past tense of To Be