Unit 2 Present simple Flashcards
1
Q
Alex is a bus driver, but now he is in bed asleep.
A
He drives a bus (≠ He is driving a bus)
2
Q
We use the present simple to talk about things in general. We use it to say that something happens all the time or repeatedly, or that something is true in general.
A
Nurses look after patients in hospitals.
I usually go away at weekends.
The earth goes round the sun.
The cafe opens at 7:30 in the morning.
3
Q
We use do/does to make questions and negative sentences.
A
Where do you come from?
I don’t go away very often.
4
Q
We use the present simple to say how often we do things?
A
I get up at 8 o’clock every morning.
How often do you go to the dentist?
5
Q
I promise/apologize etc.
A
I promise i won't be late. I suggest that... I apologize... I advise... I insist... I agree... I refuse...
