Lesson V: Negative Statements

B.3. With USUALLY, SOMETIMES, OFTEN, etc. Previous patterns: John ALWAYS STUDIES at night. Mary IS ALWAYS busy. The Action BE: S-Block Action Block Action Frequency Property Block We AREN'T OFTEN tired. Mary ISN'T ALWAYS busy. We WEREN'T OFTEN tired. Mary WASN'T ALWAYS busy. Actions other than BE: S Action Block … … DO+NOT Action Frequency Base-AF … John DOESN'T ALWAYS study at night. They DON'T USUALLY sing at night. John DIDN'T ALWAYS study at night. They DIDN'T USUALLY sing at night. Exercise: B.3.1. Practice Negative Statements Listen to the statements about PAUL. Express opposite ideas about MARY. For example: Paul is always happy . MARY ISN'T ALWAYS HAPPY . Paul always studies at night. MARY DOESN'T ALWAYS STUDY AT NIGHT. 1. Paul usually drinks milk . 5. Paul often reads at night. 2. Paul often eats in a restaurant. 6. Paul is often tired . 3. Paul is often busy . 7. Paul always has coffee for breakfast . 4. Paul is usually hungry . 8. Paul usually studies in the morning.