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Grammar point simple present tense

(+) S+V1 (-) S+does/do+not+V1 (?) Does/do+S+V1 ?

She works in a bank She doesnt work in a bank Does she work in a bank ?

Adverbs of time/frequency 1.adverb of time (in the morning,at night,last week,yesterday,everyday). It normally comes at the beginning or at the end of a sentence. Ex : - I have lunch in the canteen everyday Everyday I have lunch in the canteen 2.adverb of frequency (always,often,generally,occasionally,normally,usually,seldom,rarely,hardly,never). They normally come between subject and verbs. Ex : I always go to school by motorcycle She never studies hard

In sentences without verbs,they normally come after to be. Ex : The man is often in his office I am never late In sentences with modals,they come between modals and verbs/be. Ex : I will always love you He should never come here

In present / past perfect and passive voice. Ex : She has never met the man before => present perfect tense We had hardly seen movies when we were young => past perfect tense She has already finished her chores => present perfect tense The man is often invited to the meeting=>passive voice dlm bntuk presnt
The letters were never delivered to my company=>pssive voice dlm bntuk past

Adverb of frequency (once day,twice a week,three times a year) It usually comes after the verb/object. Ex : He takes the medicine twice a day The meeting is held three times a year Question word When Question When did he arrive ? When will he come ? Where is he ? Where can I find my pen ? Why did he leave early ? Why arent you coming with us ? Who can answer that question ? Who came to visit you ? Answer Yesterday Next Monday Note When is used to ask question about time.

Where

At home On that table

Where is used to ask about place.

Why

Because hes ill Because Im tired I can./ he can Ann / bob

Why is used to ask about reason.

Who

Who is used to ask about persons as object.

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