PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Adverbs "Always and Never"
The adverbs “Always and Never”...
...are just two of the many adverbs...
...in the English language!
It is quite common for these two adverbs to be used in combination.
The adverb “Always” is often used with the present simple tense and...
...it is normally placed before the main verb.
When it is used with the verb “To be”, “Always” goes after and...
...the same is true with “Never”.
“Always” is used to refer to daily events.
“Action and Stative verbs” are used.
Compare “Always and Never” as complete opposites.
These adverbs are also commonly used with the “Perfect Tenses”.
Here are a few examples to study.
Examples with Present simple...
Q: Is she always at home? A: Yes, she is or No, she is never there.
Q: Do they always swim on Saturdays? A: Yes, they do or No, they don’t.
Q: Does he always walk to work? A: No, never! or Yes, he does.
Other uses with “Always and Never”...
Q: Have you always gone to the park on Saturday? A: Yes, I have!
Q: Are you always happy when you wake up? A: No, never!
Q: Do you always sing in the shower? Yes, I always do that!
Here are some word definitions. Check your dictionary for more!
Adverb: Words that describe or modify verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Daily events: Things we do every day.
Action verb: Describes an activity we can watch as it happens.
Stative verb: Describes a static or unchanging event.
Shower: An event that should take place daily.
Ask your teacher to explain this subject further!
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