QUARTER 2 ENGLISH WEEK 7

QUARTER 2 ENGLISH WEEK 7

Present Time Expressions 

Present Time Expressions 

In the previous lesson, you have learned that the simple present tense is used to signify present condition, habitual action or general truth. Present tense habitual activities are frequently signaled by time expressions. Some of the time expressions used in simple present tense include every day, once a week, always and others. These time expressions add details about the particular period when the actions take place. 

In this lesson, you are expected to use correct time expressions to tell actions in the present. 

Examine the images and read the sentences below.

He prays for his family every night.

every night

They pray together every night.

every night

Mrs. Cruzat watches weather forecast every morning.

every morning

Mrs. and Mr. Cruzat watch weather forecast every morning.

every morning

The highlighted words such as every night and every morning are the time expressions used to portray the time when the actions happen. 

What do you think is the importance of time markers or expressions in a sentence? 

Learning Task 1:

Identify the present time expressions used in the sentences below.

Multiple Choice

1. Alex often draws his dream house.

• Alex

• oftens

• draws

• house

Multiple Choice

2. Nina and Lino join this contest every year.

• Nina and Lino

• join

• contest

• every year

Multiple Choice

3. My tooth sometimes hurts whenever I drink cold beverages.

• My tooth

• sometimes

• hurts

• beverages

Multiple Choice

4. We write compositions in English once a month.

• We

• write

• compositions

• once a month

Multiple Choice

5. Mr. and Mrs. De Castro watch the stars every night.

• Mr. and Mrs. De Castro

• watch

• stars

• every night

PRESENT TIME EXPRESSIONS

You have learned in the previous lesson that simple present tense of a verb expresses condition or an action that occurs regularly or repeatedly, expresses a general truth or fact, and portrays an action or condition that exists only now. 

present time expressions

The use of present time expressions like daily, usually and twice a month makes clear and certain expressions of actions that take place in the present. 

Placement of Time Expressions

Note that some time expressions are adverbs of frequency. Time expressions made up of one word, including the adverbs of frequency, such as always, often, sometimes, seldom, and never, are usually placed before the verb. 

Example:

I always bring my books with me.

Andrew often visits his grandparents.

Placement of Time Expressions

Time expressions made up of two or more words are placed either at the beginning or at the end of a sentence, and usually at the end of questions.

Examples:

At 10 o’clock in the evening, all lights are switched off.

Bianca attends her dance lesson every Thursday.

Do you visit your grandparents at least once a month?

Learning Task 2:

Identify the present time expressions in the sentences below. Write your answers in your notebook.

Multiple Choice

1. Ulysses usually cleans the kitchen.

• Ullysses

• usually

• cleans

Multiple Choice

2. Her mother works hard every day.

• Her mother

• works

• every day

Multiple Choice

3. Tina attends her piano lesson once a week.

• Tina

• attends

• once a week

Multiple Choice

4. Ogie reads stories every afternoon.

• stories

• reads

• every afternoon

Multiple Choice

5. Don Dodie visits his farm every month.

• visits

• every month

• farm

Learning Task 3: In your notebook, rewrite the sentences below by placing the present time expressions inside the parentheses in their proper positions.

1. The students attend their classes. (every day)

2. The security guard opens the main gate. (in the morning)

3. Shiela sweeps the yard. (every other day)

4. The janitor cleans the hallway. (every morning)

5. My parents visit my adviser. (on Fridays)