Simple Present Time Expressions

What are time expressions used for in the simple present?

• To indicate how often an action is done

• To describe the location of an action

• To show the intensity of an action

• To explain why an action is done

Which of the following is NOT an adverb of frequency mentioned in the text?

• Occasionally

• Always

• Yesterday

• Hardly ever

What is the purpose of using time expressions like 'daily' and 'occasionally'?

• To confuse the listener

• To make the sentence more casual

• To provide specific time frames

• To add complexity to the sentence

Which time expression is commonly used in business settings?

• Monthly

• Weekly

• Yearly

• Hourly

What do words like 'annually' and 'fortnightly' indicate?

• The intensity of an action

• The reason for an action

• The duration of an action

• The location of an action

In which tense aspect can time expressions be used according to the text?

• Past perfect

• Simple present

• Future continuous

• Present perfect

What is the purpose of using adverbs of frequency?

• To indicate the time of an action

• To show the intensity of an action

• To tell how often an action is done

• To describe the location of an action

Which adverb of frequency is used to indicate a high frequency of an action?

• Occasionally

• Hardly ever

• Never

• Always

What is the difference between adverbs of frequency and time expressions?

• Adverbs of frequency are used in formal writing, while time expressions are used in casual speech

• Adverbs of frequency are used for past actions, while time expressions are used for future actions

• Adverbs of frequency indicate the duration of an action, while time expressions indicate the frequency of an action

• Adverbs of frequency tell how often an action is done, while time expressions provide specific time frames

Which of the following is NOT a time expression mentioned in the text?

• Weekly

• Daily

• Hourly

• Regularly