Grammar Spring 2005 Seibert

Chapter 3
Ask a classmate these questions
Write very brief (short) answers

Progressive verbs ("action"): present progressive (NOW)

How are you doing today?

 

What are you majoring in at TIU? (=What's your major at TIU?)

 

Where are you living on campus? (=Where do you live in Salem?)

 

Are you enjoying life at TIUA and Willamette? (=Do you enjoy life here?)

 

What activities are you participating in this year? (=What activities do you participate in?)

 

Are you sleeping well? (= Do you usually sleep well?)

 

Are you exercising this year? (=Do you usually exercise?)

 

Are you meeting lots of new people this year?

 

Are you doing a lot of homework? (=Do you do a lot of homework?)

 

Is your English improving?

 

 

NO "-ing"! ---- Non-progressive verbs (feelings, emotions, mental states (think, believe, remember, forget, etc.), senses (see, hear, taste, feel, smell), possession (ownership) / present (NOW)

Can you remember how to spell your IPC's name?

 

Do you think (that) TIUA classes should start at 8:00 in the morning?

 

Do you own a car or motorcycle?

 

Do you want to go to sleep right now?

 

Do you need a cup of coffee right now?

 

Do you think the U.S.-led war in Iraq is right or wrong?