K: This is Everyday Grammar. I’m Kaveh. L: And I’m Lucija. Phew, I thought I was going to be late. It’s a good thing that I ran here quickly. K: Well, we’re all glad that you made it on time. But why did you say, “ran quickly” instead of just “ran?” L: Well, I did run quickly. So, I needed a word to describe the verb “run.” K: Ah, so that would be an adverb then, correct? L: Yes, that’s true! Adverbs are often misunderstood. K: Then let’s make today’s episode all about adverbs! K: Adverbs usually describe verbs. But they can also describe adjectives and even other adverbs. L: Adverbs express manner. They express how, where and why an action is done. V: “She completely understands him.” “He literally wrecked his car.” K: Notice that many adverbs have an “–ly” ending, like “quickly,” “surely” and “certainly,” but others do not. L: Some adverbs can go almost anywhere in a sentence. Like, “sometimes.” V: “Sometimes, I feel sad.” “I sometimes feel sa...
L: This is Everyday Grammar. I’m Lucija. K: And I’m Kaveh. What are we doing today again? L: Today we are going to go over the present progressive tense. L: The present progressive tense expresses actions that are unfinished or in progress. K: You form the present progressive tense by using “am” “is” or “are” followed by an –ing verb. L: Kaveh, I’m sorry to go off topic, but did you know it’s snowing outside? K: Seriously? L: No, wait. I think it’s raining now. K: Wait, what? L: I’m starting school today. K: Ahh, I know what you’re doing. You’re giving present progressive examples! L: Yep! And let’s look at them again. V: “It is snowing outside.” “is” + (-ing verb) It is raining. “is” + (“-ing” verb) “I am starting school today.” “am” + (-ing verb) L: Just remember that stative verbs cannot be used in the progressive tense. Stative verbs describe a state of being, or a situation that does not change. You wouldn’t say, “I am kn...
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