7 A2.1 Grammar

Time Expressions

A2.1 Grammar​

​A time expression can help to understand better the context of a sentence.

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Time expressions explain if a sentence is in present or in past. ​

​Routines	​Progressive.	​Past
​Always (100%)	​Right now	​Yesterday
​Usually (90%)	​At the moment	​A few days ago
​Sometimes (50%)	​Now	​A few weeks ago
​Never (0%)	​Still	​Last week
​Everyday	​	​Last month
​Every week	​	​Last year
​Every month	​	​An hour ago
​Every night	​	​In the past
​Every year	​	​A while ago
​Every morning	​	​A moment ago

​If you find these expressions in a sentence, you can understand what a person is saying or talking about.

Multiple Choice

Yesterday, I _____ English in class.

• studied

• am studying

• study

Multiple Choice

I _______ very interesting book right now.

• read

• am reading

• read (past)

Multiple Choice

Daniel ______ the structure a week ago.

• weld

• welded

• is welding

Multiple Choice

The electrician _____ the outlet a month ago.

• fix

• fixed

• is fixing

Multiple Choice

Andres _______ a job interview right now.

• attended

• attends

• is attending

Multiple Choice

I _____ exercise everyday.

• do

• did

• am doing

Multiple Choice

She _______ an email at the moment.

• is writing

• wrote (past)

• write

Multiple Choice

The architect ________ a new house every week.

• is designing

• designs

• designed

Multiple Choice

I _____ you that selfie a moment ago.

• sent (past)

• send

• am sending

Multiple Choice

You always ____ at 7, don't you?

• wake up

• woke up (past)

• are waking up

Multiple Choice

I _____ my favorite type of pizza last night.

• ate (past)

• eat

• am eating