SSP Istanbul, Warm-Up

 Complete the Sentences:

Change the verbs in parentheses to the correct forms.

1. I am capable of (speak) _________________three languages.  

2. I intend (travel) _________________to Canada this summer.

3. Are you capable of (stay) __________________awake in class?  You seem so tired.

4. I intend (buy) _________________a new car when I get the chance.  

5. My parents aren't capable of (visit) ___________________me right now because they are too busy and far away.  


Homework Review:

I am capable of speaking three languages

I intend to travel to Canada this summer

Are you capable of staying awake in class? 

I intend to buy a new car when I get the chance

My parents aren’t capable of visiting me right now because they are too far away

 

Grammar: Action vs. Non-Action Verbs

Action Verbs can use continuous verb-tenses (i.e. present continuous, past continuous, present perfect continuous)

I am running right now

I was running yesterday at 8 PM

I have been running every day since I was a child

 

Non-Action Verbs CANNOT use continuous tenses

I know you because you are in my class

I knew you when you were a child

I have known you for a long time

 

I think you are a nice person (opinion; non-action)

I am thinking about my future (action; something is happening in my mind)

 

I have $20 in my wallet (possession; non-action)

I am having a class now (experience; action)

 

Extra Questions for discussion:

*What is something you need right now?

Right now, I am need a vacation.  I need a massage.  I need therapy. 

*Are you working hard in America, or are you not working hard?

*What are you worrying about these days? 

*What is something you don’t understand about the USA?


Using since, because, for that reason, another reason 

I have been at ELS since September.  Since = from that time

I have been at ELS today since 8:30. 

 

Since you are my friend, I trust you = because

 

I am tired.  For this reason, I must go to bed now. 

I am hungry.  For this reason, I must get something to eat. 

I am angry at you.  For this reason, I will not speak to you again! 

Why are you tired?

First of all, I didn’t sleep last night.  Another reason is I have too much work to do.

 

Because I am studying English, I feel more confident in my speaking abilities.

Because I am studying English, I have to be away from my country.  


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