In this lesson, we talk about being careful and using negative adverbs like "never" to describe actions. We also learn to describe people's behavior in different situations, especially when talking about safety. This topic uses the present simple tense and focuses on safety while driving.
Examples:
Paula is careful when she drives. She never uses her phone.
My brother is not careful. He always texts when he drives.
I never call people when I’m driving.
GRAMMAR: Present Simple + Adverbs of Frequency (Negative)
Adverbs of Frequency:
Always, usually, sometimes, rarely, never
Examples:
She never uses her phone when she drives. ✅
He always drives fast. ❌
I sometimes listen to music in the car. ✅
Structure: Subject + adverb of frequency + base verb (in present simple)
Describing Behavior:
Careful – someone who takes their time and avoids danger.
Careless – someone who doesn’t pay attention or is not safe.
Questions:
Is she careful when she drives?
Do you use your phone when driving?
Short Answers:
Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
VOCABULARY
Careful – doing something with attention and safety.
Phone – a device to call or text.
Drive – to control a car.
Danger – something that can hurt you.
Safe – not in danger.
Attention – focus or concentration.
Traffic – cars and vehicles on the road.
Road – the place where cars drive.
Rule – something you must follow.
Seatbelt – a safety belt in a car.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
She never uses her phone.
He always drives fast.
Be careful!
That’s dangerous.
I follow the rules.
SENTENCES
Positive:
Paula is careful when she drives.
I always wear my seatbelt.
He follows the traffic rules.
Negative:
She never uses her phone while driving.
I don’t drive fast.
He isn’t careful.
Questions:
Do you use your phone when you drive?
Is Paula careful?
Answers:
No, I don’t. / Yes, I do.
Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
CONVERSATION
Tom: Look at Paula! She is driving so slowly.
Anna: Yes, she’s very careful. She never uses her phone.
Tom: That’s good. It’s dangerous to use the phone while driving.
Anna: I agree. I always keep my phone in my bag.
Tom: Me too. I think safe drivers are smart.
Anna: Paula is a smart and careful driver!
READING
Paula is a very safe driver. She drives her car to work every day. She is always careful and follows all the traffic rules. She never uses her phone when she drives. She knows it’s dangerous. Paula also wears her seatbelt every time. Her friends say, “Paula is the safest driver we know!” Paula believes that being careful can save lives.
Questions and Answers:
Is Paula a safe driver?
Yes, she is.
How often does she use her phone when driving?
She never uses her phone.
What does she wear every time?
She wears her seatbelt.
What do her friends say?
She is the safest driver they know.
Why is Paula careful?
Because she believes being careful can save lives.
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