3.2 CARNIVAL TIME

3.2 CARNIVAL TIME

GRAMMAR

Present  Progressive (Negative)

The present progressive is formed by combining the verb "to be" with the present participle. (The present participle is merely the "-ing" form of a verb.)

(Personal Subject pronouns+Verb “To be” + Not + Infinitive verb + “-ing” + complement)

Example:

I  + am + not + eating +  pizza

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(Negative)

I´m not reading.

You aren´t playing.

He/She/ It isn´t working.

We aren´t talking.

You aren´t sleeping.

They aren´t running.

STUDY SKILLS

Improving listening skills…To improve your listening skills watch movies in English, listen to English songs, or join language clubs. Try to mimic the intonation and pronunciation.

 VOCABULARY

Vocabulary exercises to help learn words for the things about Carnivals.

•         Wear colorful costumes.
•         Dance and sing.
•         Play music.
•        Throw streamers and candy.
•        Watch a street parade.
•         Breathe fire.

Exercise. Study the vocabulary. Then,look at the pictures and complete the sentences with the vocabulary list.

Example: I am watching T.V.

They are__________.

She is __________ .

He is __________.

You are__________.

They are__________.

They are__________.