Sam's Busy Day (J7B)
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EN: Use the pattern 'Tell + someone + about + something' to ask someone to share information or a story about a specific topic.
Tell us about your new job.
EN: Use 'at' before a specific time of day (e.g., at five, at 6:30) to show when an action happens.
He goes to bed at ten.
EN: When the subject is a singular third person (he, she, it, or a single person like 'My brother Sam'), we change the verb. For verbs ending in consonant + 'y' like 'study', we change 'y' to 'ies' to make 'studies'.
My sister studies English every day.
EN: In English, 'go to college' or 'study at college' is commonly used without the article 'a' or 'the' when referring to being a student there in general.
EN: Use 'What time does + subject + verb?' to ask about the specific time someone does an action. We use 'does' because the subject 'he' is singular.
What time does he go to bed?
EN: When the subject is 'He', 'She', or 'It' (third-person singular), we add '-s' or '-es' to the action words (verbs) in the present tense to show a regular habit.
She plays tennis every weekend.
EN: In English, when the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it' (singular third person), we add 's' or 'es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense. For example, 'help' becomes 'helps'.
He plays the guitar every day.
EN: To ask a yes/no question in the simple present tense for 'he', 'she', or 'it', we start the sentence with the helping verb 'Does', followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb.
Does he play tennis on weekends?
EN: In English, when addressing someone directly by their name at the end of a sentence, a comma is always placed before the name (e.g., ', Emma'). This helps clarify that you are speaking to that person.
EN: Use 'never' before a verb to show that an action happens 0% of the time. Since 'he' is singular, the verb 'rest' must add 's' to become 'rests'.
He never eats apples.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is usually preceded by a comma in writing, though it is sometimes omitted in short sentences.
I am a student too.
EN: We use 'What does + subject + do?' to ask about someone's job or occupation. 'Does' is the helping verb used for singular subjects like 'she', 'he', or 'it'.
What does your father do?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What do you do?' or 'What does she do?' is a very common and polite way to ask about someone's job, rather than asking 'What is your job?' which can sound a bit direct.
EN: When the subject is a singular third person (he, she, it), we add '-s' or '-es' to the verbs in the simple present tense. 'Teach' becomes 'teaches' and 'do' becomes 'does'.
He washes the dishes and does his homework.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'homework' is an uncountable noun, so we say 'a lot of homework' rather than 'homeworks'. It refers to any schoolwork assigned to be done at home.
EN: The word 'everyone' is a singular pronoun. Even though it refers to many people, it takes a singular verb (like 'has' instead of 'have').
Everyone has a dream.
EN: Use 'has' instead of 'have' when the subject is a single person (he, she, it, or a singular noun like 'My brother Sam').
My sister has a new car.
EN: When the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it' (third-person singular), we add '-s' or '-es' to the verbs in the simple present tense. Here, 'get' becomes 'gets' and 'take' becomes 'takes'.
She gets up early and takes a walk.
EN: In English-speaking countries, taking a shower in the morning is a very common routine to help wake up and feel refreshed for the day, whereas in some other cultures, people prefer to bathe primarily at night.
EN: Use the frequency adverb 'never' before the main verb to show that an action happens 0% of the time. Since the subject 'He' is third-person singular, the verb 'skip' must end with '-s' (skips).
She never drinks coffee.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. The phrase 'skip breakfast' is a very common way to describe missing this meal due to being busy or in a hurry.
EN: Use 'by + transportation' (without 'a', 'an', or 'the') to express how someone travels. For example, 'by bus', 'by train', or 'by car'.
She goes to work by train.
EN: In many Western countries, 'going to college' is a major transition where students often commute by public transit like buses or trains, or live on campus. Using 'by bus' is a very common and eco-friendly way for students to travel.
EN: When the subject is 'He', 'She', or 'It' (third-person singular) in the simple present tense, we add '-s' or '-es' to the verbs (studies, helps). Note that 'study' changes to 'studies'.
She works hard and helps her mother.
EN: When the subject is a third-person singular pronoun (he, she, it), we add '-es' to the verb 'do', making it 'does'.
She does her homework after dinner.
EN: We use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose of an action. It answers the question 'Why did someone do something?'.
He goes to the park to run.
EN: The conjunction 'so' is used to connect a cause and an effect. It introduces the result of the first action.
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
EN: When talking about a general truth or habit with a singular subject (like 'a good day'), we add 's' or 'es' to the verb in the simple present tense. Here, 'start' becomes 'starts'.
A healthy life starts with good food.
EN: This is a common English proverb, similar to 'The early bird catches the worm.' It emphasizes the importance of starting your day positively, as a good morning sets the tone for the rest of the day.
EN: To ask a yes/no question about a singular third-person subject (like 'your father', 'he', 'she', 'it') in the present tense, we start the question with 'Does' and use the base form of the verb.
Does Sam play tennis?
EN: Use the Simple Present Tense to talk about daily routines or habits. When the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it', we add '-s' or '-es' to the verb (e.g., 'jog' becomes 'jogs').
She drinks milk every morning.
EN: Use 'Does' at the beginning of a question when the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it' (third-person singular). After 'does', the main verb must be in its base form (e.g., 'eat', not 'eats').
Does he play tennis?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'a big breakfast' often refers to a cooked meal with eggs, bacon, toast, and juice, typically eaten on weekends or when someone has extra time. On busy weekdays, people often have a 'quick breakfast' like cereal or toast.
EN: The pronoun 'one' is used to replace a singular countable noun that has already been mentioned, avoiding repetition. In this sentence, 'one' refers to 'breakfast'.
I don't have a pen. Can you lend me one?
EN: We use 'takes a bath' instead of 'take a bath' because the subject 'My brother' is a singular third-person noun (he). In the simple present tense, we add 's' or 'es' to the verb for third-person singular subjects.
She takes a shower in the morning.
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'take a bath' often implies soaking in a bathtub, while 'take a shower' means washing while standing up. People often take showers in the morning to wake up, or baths at night to relax.
EN: To ask a yes/no question about a regular action for a third-person singular subject (he, she, it), we start the sentence with 'Does' and use the base form of the verb (study).
Does he play tennis?
EN: Use 'until' to show that an action continues up to a specific time.
She works until six.
EN: To ask about the time an action happens, use 'When does' followed by a singular subject (he, she, it, your sister) and the base verb.
When does your father go to work?
EN: Use 'at' before specific times of the day, such as 'midnight', 'night', or exact clock times (e.g., 'at 6:00').
He goes to bed at night.
EN: Use 'all' after a pronoun (like 'they') to emphasize that everyone in the group is included.
We all love music.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To rise from bed after sleeping.
To wash oneself by standing under a spray of water.
To not eat the first meal of the day.
Using a bus as a means of transportation.
To wash oneself by sitting or lying in a tub of water.