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Yellowstarstruck Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Verb simple present tense

1. What do you study on Monday morning? I study Social studies.
2. What do you eat on Monday night? I eat spaghetti.
3. What sport do you play on Tuesday afternoon? I play golf.

4. What do you drink on Tuesday night? I drink beer.
5. What do you do on Wednesday morning? I go to the city.
6. What do you read on Wednesday evening? I read the newspaper.
7. What food do you make on Thursday night? I make a stew.
8. What show do you watch on Friday night? I watch a music show.
9. What do you buy on Saturday afternoon? I buy a plasma tv.
10. What music do you listen to on Saturday night? I listen to Michael Jackson.
11. What do you use on Sunday morning? I use a computer.
12. What do you study on Tuesday? I study Science.


Are the above grammatically correct? Thanks Fulvio
  

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They are OK, Fulvio, except for this one: 9. What do you buy on Saturday afternoon? -- Simple present is not used for a single instance in this sort of situation, but can only be applied to a repeated activity (every Saturday afternoon).

  • They are OK, Fulvio, except for this one: 9.
  • What do you buy on Saturday afternoon?
  • -- Simple present is not used for a single instance in this sort of situation, but can only be applied to a repeated activity (every Saturday afternoon).
  • , I buy groceries for the next week.
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They are OK, Fulvio, except for this one:

9. What do you buy on Saturday afternoon? I buy a plasma tv.-- Simple present is not used for a single instance in this sort of situation, but can only be applied to a repeated activity (every Saturday afternoon). We do not buy a TV every Saturday, so your answer must be an item that you buy each week, e.g., I buy groceries for the n

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