BTG Grammar blz 27 en 32

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BTG Grammar

Present continuous

& 

Some and any

When do you use it?

• when something is happening now.
• when someone is doing something at the moment.
• when something is happening around now.

Verbs

am/is/are + verb + ing

It is raining so I have to bring an umbrella.

My parents are watching a movie now. 

I am working on a geography project at the moment. 

short forms

I am --> I'm

You are --> you're

He is --> he's

She is --> she's

We are --> we're

You are --> you're

They are --> they're

Verb + ing

Als een werkwoord eindigt op een -e vervalt de -e:

to arrive --> The plane is arriving.

to behave --> The students are behaving very well.

Korte klinker voor de laatste letter --> laatste letter verdubbelt

to let --> I'm not letting you go.

to stop --> Watch out! That car isn't stopping!

Some & any

Meaning:

Some and any have the same meaning:

enige, enkele, een aantal, wat

Rule

Gebruik some:

• in bevestigende zinnen
• in vragen waarop je verwacht dat het antwoord ja is

Gebruik any:

• in vragen
• in ontkenningen

Examples

I have some presents for you.

There are some apples in the fridge.

Can I have some water, please?

I don't have any money left.

Are there any new episodes online?

Does he have any friends? 

Questions?