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Use 4 – Repetition and irritation (always)

The Present Continuous with ‘always’, ‘constantly’ etc. expresses the idea

that something irritating or upsetting often happens. This tends to have a

negative emotion. ‘Always’ and ‘constantly’ are placed in front of the main verb,

after ‘BE’.

She is always coming to the office late.

He is constantly talking. They’re always complaining.
Non-Continuous verbs/mixed verbs

It is important to remember that n0n-continuous verbs ( state verbs) cannot

be used in any continuous tenses. Also certain mixed verbs cannot be used in

the continuous tenses.

She loves dancing. NOT She is loving dancing. Jenny appears concerned. ( She looks concerned)

Jenny is appearing concerned. (Incorrect as ‘is appearing’ means ‘will be seen’ i.e. in a performance)

Adverbs

Adverbs such as; always, only, never, ever, still, just etc. are placed in front of the main verb, after the auxiliary ‘BE’.

Letter Writing

Task. Ask students to write a letter on the following case:

Your English speaking neighbors are away and you are looking after their

house. Yesterday a window in their house was broken by accident. Write them

a letter and

• explain how the accident happened

• what you have done about it

• how you feel about it

Remind student to follow the writing structure and assessment criteria. Ask

students to exchange their letters and give feedback.