Negative frequency and everyday rules
means not at all: . means nobody and needs a negative predicate: . means nothing: . Do not make the verb positive after these negative expressions.
For how often, use a period plus , a native number and : . here counts occasions, so is three times. identifies number three instead.
The normal present states a routine or a rule. A polite instruction can use the same short form in context, but a request in makes the instruction clearer.
나비는 전혀 안 늦어요.Nabi is never late.
아무도 없어요.Nobody is there.
아무것도 안 먹어요.I eat nothing.
하루에 세 번 먹어요.He eats three times a day.
하루에 두 번이에요.It is twice a day.
금요일에 만나요.We meet on Friday.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful forms
Tap the highlighted form described in this unit.
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Nabi is never late.
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Nobody is there.
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I eat nothing.
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He eats three times a day.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the friendly polite form
Choose the form that fits the English meaning and the polite sentence.
나비는 전혀 늦어요.
Nabi is never late.
아무도 .
Nobody is there.
아무것도 먹어요.
I eat nothing.
하루에 번 먹어요.
He eats three times a day.
하루 두 번이에요.
It is twice a day.
금요일에 .
We meet on Friday.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
아무것도 먹어요.
I eat nothing.
하루에 번 먹어요.
He eats three times a day.
하루 두 번이에요.
It is twice a day.
금요일에 .
We meet on Friday.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
I eat nothing.
He eats three times a day.
It is twice a day.
Yes. We meet on Friday.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Nabi is never late.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Nabi is never late.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Nobody is there.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Nobody is there.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
I eat nothing.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
I eat nothing.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
He eats three times a day.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
He eats three times a day.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
