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PHASE TWO:
A. Check grammar structures/vocabulary: Each participant will
select ONE Grammar topic to COMPLETE the chart in the forum
with the explanations of such grammar topics

GRAMMAR TOPIC EXPLANATION/STRUCTURE/EXAMPLES

There is/are There is / there's (singular) There are

(plural)

"There is", "there are" and tenses

The structure is easy, just conjugate the verb "to be" in the time you
want to use:

THERE + VERB TO BE

Let's look at some examples in Simple Present and Simple Past:

There is / there's a chair in the room.

Frequency adverbs 3 rules for making sentences with frequency adverbs:

1.1.- Adverbs of frequency usually go before the verb: frequency

adverb + verb

Example: I always eat cereal for breakfast.

1.2.- With the verb "to be", adverbs of frequency usually go after this
verb.

"to be" auxiliary + frequency adverb Example: She

is always happy.

1.3.- The words "Sometimes" and "Usually" can go to the beginning or

end of sentences.

Example: Usually I'm late.

Exercise 1. From the picture of the refrigerator. Write 5 complete positive sentences, three
negative sentences and two interrogative sentences using THERE + BE

Example:
Positive sentences:
 there is a soda on the refrigerator door.
 there is a lot of meat in the fridge.
 there is a box of strawberries in the refrigerator.
 there is an old orange on the last tray.
 there is fresh lettuce on the last tray.
Negative sentences:
 There is no fresh milk
 There is no Parmesan cheese in the refrigerator.
 There are not onions dwelt anywhere.

Interrogative sentences using THERE +

BE:
 There is butter in the refrigerator?
 There are meats of beast in the door of
the refrigerator?
Exercise 2: write corresponding sentences to the images in Present simple tense. Use The
subject according to the pictures

Example: The man takes a shower in the morning

1. he likes to take a shower
2. he dresses in his favorite clothes
3. She wakes up in the morning
4. She goes away to the bed early
5. She goes to the college to studying
6. He eats his food
7. She washes his face
8. He washes the teeth to be going to sleep
9. She does his homework
10. He sees the tv in the night
Exercise 3: Describe ten actions of the people in the picture. Use presente progressive in
both positive and negative.

Example: The man in the red shirt is skating. The man is not walking
1. The man in the blue shirt is reading. The man is not sitting down.
2. The couple are having lunch. The couple is not reading
3. The orange blouse lady is walking the dog. The lady is not eating.
4. Mr. Brown shirt is taking a picture. Sir is not running.
5. The young man in the blue shirt is trotting, the young man is not walking.
6. The kid in the red shirt is playing guitar. The child is not standing
7. The lady in the blue dress is reading. The lady is not eating.
8. The man sitting on the bench is playing on his computer. Sir is not lying down.
9. The orange dress lady is drinking water. Madame is not sitting down.
10. The couple is riding a bicycle. The couple is not playing guitar.
Exercise 4: Answer five questions about you and five about one member from your family.
Use Adverbs of frequency

I NEVER play Basketball. My brother SELDOM reads a book I

RARELY play basketball. My brother ALWAYS plays chess.
I RARELY rest and relax. My daughter HARDLY EVER goes swimming.
I OCCASIONALLY visit a friend. My parents SOMETIMES send messages I
ALWAYS take a shower. My sister OFTEN reads a book / magazine
I USUALLY make a favor. My kids SOMETIMES go shopping.
 B. Planning the letter to your mother: You will write a letter to your mother describing
what your life is like after two months of moving with your husband/wife/partner to a
different country. You will include description of the city, description of daily routine
and description of a picture you sent.

Hi mom.
I am writing this letter to tell you that we are very well, Ivan and I really enjoy our family.
Argentina is a very nice country, there are friendly and welcoming people, many tourists
come to this city and the economy is good since there are many businesses and it is easy to
find a job here. I tell you that we are happy because your grandson Thiago already walks
and walks around the house I have to be very aware of him. Every day we get up early and
I prepare breakfast so that Ivan can go to work.
I stay at home with Thiago and when he takes a siesta I take the opportunity to study, it is
not very time but I take advantage of it to the fullest, I am almost done!
ivan returns from work at night we have dinner together we play with Thiago until he falls
asleep.
We are happy here but always missing you very much.
I hope you visit us soon!

I love you..