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ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

We use adverbs of frequency to tell us how often something happens. We use them to talk about habits and how often we do things in the present or have done them in the past.

Here are some common adverbs of frequency :

always , never , often , sometimes , usually , seldom / rarely , hardly ever

Adverbs of frequency come after be and other auxiliary verbs , but before the main verb .

He is always sleepy.

She sometimes takes walks in the evening.

Sometimes and usually can be put at the beginning of sentences.

Sometimes they watch movies late at night.

Usually he gets up early.

Adverbs of frequency questions

• How often do you read? What types of books do you like to read?
• How often do you go out to eat on weekends?
• How often do you watch TV in the evening? What shows do you like?
• How often do you eat meat for dinner?
• How often do you stay up later than you should?
• How often do you go for walks? Where do you go?
• How often do you eat fast food for lunch?
• How often do you sing? What types of music do you sing?
• How often do you listen to classical music?
• How often do you go to the movies alone?
• How often do you go to the beach in summer?
• How often do you text?
• How often do you check your email?
• How often do you check social media platforms like Facebook?
• How often do you ride a bike to work or school?
• How often do you ask your friends for help?
• How often do you skip breakfast?

AS AS (EQUATIVES)

We use as as to say that people or things are the same. We use not asas to say that people or things are not the same.

We can use an adjective , adverb , or quantifier with (not) as as .

Adjective: That car is nt as expensive as this car.

Adverb: Jack eats as quickly as Susan.

Quantifier: Our company doesnt have as many complaints as other companies.

Many idioms in English use as as with an adjective .

She was as mad as a hornet.

*Considering that most books focus on using (not) as as with adjectives , the following questions have been designed to elicit this structure with adjectives.*

As as questions

• Are your parents as supportive as your friends?
• Are the Rolling Stones as well known as the Beatles?
• Are puzzles as fun as crosswords?
• Is modern art as beautiful as classical art?
• Is watching a play as fun as watching a movie?
• Are cats as fun as dogs?
• Whats as thrilling as a roller coaster ride?
• Whats as delicious as fresh baked cookies?
• Who is as important as the president of the United States?
• What travel destinations are as popular as Rome?

- Fill in the parentheses with your own idea -

• Is (city) as entertaining as (city)?
• Is (fast food restaurant) as good as (fast food restaurant)?
• Is (actor) as talented as (actor)?
• Is the (cell phone) as good as the (cell phone)?
• Is (mode of transportation) as comfortable as (mode of transportation)?
• Are (animals) as cute as (animals)?
• Is (celebrity) as strange as (celebrity)?

BE GOING TO

We form be going to with present tense of be + going to + verb . The be in be going to is often turned into a contraction (Shes going to) .

We use be going to in order to:

Talk about intentions or things we plan to do.

I m going to apply to universities next month.

The city government is going to build a new library.

Make predictions about future events, usually when we have a reason or evidence for our predictions.

Dont worry. I ts not going to rain . There isnt a cloud in the sky.

He s going to win the race. Look how far ahead he is.

Be going to questions

• What are you going to do after class?
• Where are you going to go on your next vacation?
• What are you going to do this weekend?
• How are you going to improve yourself or your life in the next three years?
• Where are you going to eat dinner tonight?
• When are you going to retire?
• Whats going to be your next big purchase? When are you going to buy it?
• What show or movie are you going to watch tonight?
• What are you going to use English for in the future?
• Whats going to be your next big career change?
• Who are you going to meet this weekend?
• When are you going to get up tomorrow?
• What electronic device are you going to buy next?
• Are you going to play any games today? What are you going to play?
• What piece of clothing are you going to buy next?
• What housework are you going to do this week?
• What are you going to cook this week?

COMPARATIVES

Comparatives are used to compare two things.

For one syllable adjectives: adjective er + than

He is taller than his cousin.

For two or more syllable adjectives: more + adjective + than (to show the opposite use less instead of more before the adjective).

This ring is more expensive than that one.

For adjectives ending in y: drop the y and adjective ier + than

She is funnier than him.

There are exceptions good ( better ), bad ( worse ), far ( further / farther ), etc.

If the second person or thing being compared isnt mentioned in the sentence, we drop than .

Which is more important , money or power? I think money is more important .

We can also use comparatives to compare one person or thing with all the rest of the people or things in their group.

John is more diligent than all of his classmates.

Comparative questions

• Is it better to have many friends or just a few close friends?
• Compare two recent movies. Which one is more entertaining?
• Which cell phone OS do you think is better? Why?
• Which is more important, money or happiness?
• Compare two types of foreign food. Which is more delicious? Which is cheaper?
• Which is more enjoyable, going to a theme park or going to a museum? Why?
• Who is more influential, politicians or celebrities?
• Which is more relaxing, reading a book or watching TV? Why?
• Do you think that corruption or poverty is a bigger problem? Why?
• Compare two countries. Which one is a better vacation spot?
• Is it better to have more free time or more money? Why?
• Which is more important, friends or family? Why?
• Is it better to live in the country or in a city? Why?
• Compare two musicians. Who do you think is more talented?
• Which is more exciting, playing a video game or playing a sport? Why?
• Which is more comfortable, a couch or a recliner?

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