Everyday Grammar: ‘Every Time’ and the Simple Present

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Dr. Jill: Hi John, how are you doing today? John: Not so good. I’m sad about one of my students. Listen to what they wrote: Every time I open a grammar book, I fall asleep. Dr. Jill: I feel the same way sometimes. John: Really? Every time I open a grammar book, my heart fills with joy. Dr. Jill: I understand – you don’t have many friends. John: Hey! That’s not nice. Dr. Jill: I’m only joking, John. You know, what your student wrote gives a valuable grammar lesson. John: Really? Dr. Jill: Yes – that’s adjective and verb form we often use to describe repeated, regular events. John: I guess... they used the adjective “every” Dr. Jill: And the simple present verb form – “I open” and “I fall asleep.” Every time I open a grammar book, I fall asleep. John: Yes, the simple present doesn’t always express present time. It also shows that actions are repeated. We call these repeated actions habits. Dr. Jill: John, you have the habit of getting sad when your students say they don’t like grammar books. John: Yes, that’s right. Dr. Jill: But did you notice that the student used the correct structure? John: Yes, they did. Dr. Jill: So maybe your students are still learning grammar in your class – even if they fall asleep. John: That’s a nice way to think about it! Dr. Jill: And that’s Everyday Grammar! Originally published at - https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/6329217.html

Published 2022-01-02 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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