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Use the present continuous: Negative

Use the idiom of the day

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To talk about things that are not happening at the moment English uses this form:

Subject + auxiliary BE + Not + verb + ing

Example:
1. I am not working
2. She is not studying
3. They are not playing

It's your turn. Make sentences using the Present Continuous.

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Make sentences using the present continuous, look at the examples

1. Talk ( ) Scream ( ): I'm talking, I'm not screaming

2. Walk ( ) Run ( ): I'm walking, I'm not running

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3. Sing ( ) Scream ( ):

4. Work ( ) Study ( ):

5. Fight ( ) Express ( ):

6. Cook ( ) Eat ( ):
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Turn the sentences from the affirmative to the negative way

1. I'm talking to you

2. I'm fighting with my sister

3. She is Studying psychology

4. We are working at the bank

5. They are listening to music

6. He's understanding the lesson

7. We are cooking dinner

8. They are washing my car

9. The dog is biting my foot

10. My mother is making dinner

Idiom of the day

Social butterfly
To be a very friendly, outgoing person

Some people are very friendly and personable. They are well-liked and popular with everyone. Like
bees pollinating flowers, these people spread positive energy with their warm and affectionate
personalities.
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Alexandra: Are you going to the party this weekend? I’m excited about it.
Mabelle: I’m not sure. I don’t know anyone but you. I may not have fun.
Alexandra: Of course you will. You can make new friends!
Mabelle: I’m not as outgoing as you, though. I’m shy when I meet new people.

Which of the following is synonymous with “social butterfly”?

A. Excited
B. Outgoing
C. Shy
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There are many words and idioms to describe a social butterfly. Examples are “charismatic,”
“amiable,” “gregarious,” “affable,” “simpatico” and “merrymaker.” But what about people who are not
like this? Words like “shy,” “bashful,” “reserved” and “timid” describe them.
Michael is a wallflower. He hasn’t made any friends at his new school.

Using context, we can assume “wallflower” is a(n) __________ of social butterfly.

A. Antonym
B. Description
C. Synonym
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Mabelle: I had a great time last night. I’m happy I went to the party.
Alexandra: I’m happy, too. It was great to see you there.
Mabelle: Yes, I really came out of my shell.
Alexandra: Maybe you’re a social butterfly now.

T/F: The term “came out of my shell” means to become comfortable and friendly with people.

A. True
B. False
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