First Partial Topics

First Partial Topics

Would Like:

Structure The basic structure of “would like” is: Subject + would like + (noun phrase OR infinitive verb)

-Usage and ExamplesExpressing Desires or Preferences -Structure: Subject + would like + noun -phrase Examples: “I would like a cup of coffee.” “She would like a new book for her birthday.”

-Making Requests

-Making Offers

-Making Invitations

Summary:

Desires/Preferences: “I would like a cup of coffee.” Requests: “Would you like to join us for dinner?” Offers: “Would you like some help with your homework?” Invitations: “Would you like to come to my party?”

Structure: Would + subject + like + infinitive verb

-Structure: Would + subject + like + noun phrase

-Structure: Would + subject + like + infinitive verb

-Examples: “Would you like some help with your homework?” “Would you like a slice of cake?”

-Examples: “Would you like to join us for dinner?” “Would you like to see a movie tonight?”

Examples: “Would you like to come to my party?” “Would you like to go for a walk?”

The present continuous tense is formed using the present tense of the verb “to be” (am, is, are) followed by the base verb with an -ing ending.

Present Continuos:

Affirmative Structure:

Negative Structure:

Interrogative Structure:

Actions happening at the moment of speaking: -Example: I am typing on my computer right now. -Example: She is cooking dinner at the moment. Temporary actions or situations: -Example: He is staying with his friend for a few days. -Example: We are working on a new project this week. Future plans or arrangements: -Example: They are meeting their friends tomorrow. -Example: I am visiting my grandparents next weekend. Changing or developing situations: -Example: The weather is getting colder. -Example: Her English is improving rapidly. Repeated actions with “always” (often with a negative connotation): -Example: He is always losing his keys. -Example: They are always arguing about something.

Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing

Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing

Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing?

Example: Are you studying for the exam? Is he coming to the meeting?

Example: I am reading a book. They are playing soccer.

Example: She is not watching TV. We are not going to the party.

The present perfect tense is formed using the present tense of the verb “to have” (have/has) followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Present Perfect:

Actions that happened at an unspecified time before now: -Example: I have traveled to Japan. -Example: They have met the new manager. Actions that started in the past and continue to the present: -Example: She has lived in New York for five years. -Example: We have known each other since childhood. Experiences: Example: I have never tried sushi. Example: He has visited the Grand Canyon. Changes over time: Example: My English has improved since I moved here. Example: The company has grown significantly. Achievements: Example: Scientists have discovered a new planet. Example: She has won several awards. Actions with a result in the present: Example: I have lost my keys (so I can’t open the door). Example: She has broken her leg (so she can’t walk).

Affirmative Structure:

Negative Structure:

Interrogative Structure

Subject + have/has + past participle

Subject + have/has + not + past participle

Have/Has + subject + past participle?

Example: I have finished my homework. She has visited Paris.

Example: They have not (haven’t) seen that movie. He has not (hasn’t) eaten breakfast.

Example: Have you read this book? Has she called you?