Grammar

“would like – want + to V.”

“love-like-enjoy-hate-can’t stand + V-ing”

a) Read the examples. What’s the difference between the two sentences?

Grammar reference

b) Complete with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

1. I like ………………….. (go) out with friends.

2. She doesn’t like ………………….. (play) any sport.
3. My mother wants ………………….. (sing).
4. He hates ………………….. (cook).
5. She loves ………………….. (swim).
6. They would like ………………….. (play) games.
7. I like ………………….. (dance).
8. He can’t stand ………………….. (run).
9. My friends enjoy ………………….. (read) books.
10. ………………….. you ………………….. (like) to play soccer tomorrow? 18
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c) Match. Then check the answers.

check a. a text message
download b. information
send c. my e-mail
surf d. the net

Grammar
d) Read the examples. What do you know notice about the position of adverbs of frequency.

Examples:

- BEFORE main verb.

You always eat at 2 o’clock.

John often plays basketball on Saturdays.

Peter rarely eats chocolate.

- AFTER the verb to be.

Shelly is never late.

Ruth and Mark are usually at home.

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e) Rewrite the sentences placing the adverb in its correct position.

1. Mary goes shopping to the mall (usually)

2. We are late to school (never)

3. My sister goes swimming (often)

4. Mark is sad (hardly ever)

5. Laura has breakfast with her family (sometimes)

6. David doesn't study the grammar reference before his tests (often)

7. I am happy (always)

8. It rains in California. (never)

f) Order the sentences.

1. We / visit / hardly ever / on weekends / museums.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

2. celebrate / my birthday / I / usually / with my friends

……………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Mike / never / is / at home / on Saturdays

……………………………………………………………………………………….

4. o'clock / always / up / I / at / get / seven

……………………………………………………………………………………….

5. hardly / the / watch / they / TV / afternoon / ever / in

……………………………………………………………………………………….

6. rarely / late / work / are / to / They

……………………………………………………………………………………….

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