Practice Makes Perfect

When you use an adverb that shows that an action is done frequently (often, sometimes, always,

usually, every day, etc.), you should use the habitual form of the present tense: I often listen to jazz.

We sometimes talk on the phone. Travis usually works until five.

Rewrite each sentence using the adverb in parentheses. Change the verb action from being incomplete to habitual.

1. We are driving to New York. (always)


2. She is speaking quickly. (sometimes)


3. I am working in the garden. (often)


4. The boys are playing tennis. (frequently)


5. The women are traveling abroad. (every year)


6. Doug is buying German beer. (usually)


7. Michelle is talking on the phone. (always)


8. My brother is sleeping in the living room. (sometimes)


9. They are cooking a roast. (usually)


10. His sister is helping them. (every day)

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