8. Appreciating Mom’s Daily Routine (Verbs)

In this heartwarming conversation, Juliya and Advik discuss their moms’ daily routines and the hard work they put into taking care of their families. Through sharing their experiences, they express gratitude for their moms’ efforts and reflect on the importance of showing appreciation for their dedication and care.

Juliya: Hi Advik, what’s up?

Advik: Hey Juliya, not much. I was just thinking about what our moms do every day.

Juliya: Oh yeah? What do you think your mom does every day?

Advik: Well, she wakes up early in the morning and makes breakfast for us. Then, she helps us get ready for school.

Juliya: That’s nice. My mom does the same thing. She also packs our lunch and walks us to the bus stop.

Advik: Yeah, my mom walks with us too. After we leave for school, she cleans the house and does the laundry.

Juliya: Wow, your mom is busy! My mom does the same chores too. She also goes grocery shopping and cooks dinner for us.

Advik: Yeah, my mom cooks dinner too. She’s really good at making delicious food.

Juliya: Same here! I think our moms work really hard every day to take care of us.

Advik: Yeah, they do. I’m grateful for everything my mom does for our family.

Juliya: Me too. We’re lucky to have such awesome moms!

Advik: Definitely! Let’s make sure to thank them for all their hard work.

Verb

1. What is a verb?
   • A verb is a word that shows action or state of being in a sentence. It tells us what someone or something is doing or how they are.
2. Where do we use verbs?
   • We use verbs in sentences to talk about actions, events, or states. Verbs help us express what is happening or what someone is doing.
3. How do we form a verb?
   • Verbs can be formed in different ways depending on the tense (when the action happens) and the subject (who or what is doing the action). In the present tense, we often add “-s” or “-es” to the base form of the verb when the subject is “he,” “she,” or “it.”
4. Examples:
   • Action verbs: These verbs show an action that someone or something is doing.
     • “Jump” (base form) -> “She jumps” (present tense)
     • “Run” (base form) -> “He runs” (present tense)
     • “Sing” (base form) -> “They sing” (present tense)
   • State of being verbs: These verbs show a state of existence or condition.
     • “Am” (base form) -> “I am happy” (present tense)
     • “Is” (base form) -> “She is tall” (present tense)
     • “Are” (base form) -> “We are friends” (present tense)

Difficult words, phrasal verbs, and idioms from the conversation:

1. Grateful: Feeling or showing appreciation or thankfulness. Example: “I am grateful for my friends who helped me when I was sick.”
2. Chores: Regular or routine tasks, especially household duties or responsibilities. Example: “My chores include washing the dishes and taking out the trash.”
3. Awesome: Extremely impressive or excellent. Example: “The fireworks display was awesome! I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Are you ready for the assignment?:

Assignment: Daily Routine Reflection

Objective: To reflect on and record your own or your family member’s daily routine, focusing on actions and responsibilities.

Instructions:

1. Think about your own daily routine or the routine of someone in your family, such as a parent or sibling.
2. Consider the actions and responsibilities that occur regularly throughout the day. These could include waking up, eating meals, going to school or work, doing chores, and spending time with family.
3. Record yourself describing the daily routine in detail, highlighting the actions and responsibilities involved. Use descriptive language to explain each step and how it contributes to the overall routine.
4. Share personal experiences and anecdotes related to the daily routine. Discuss any challenges or surprises that arise during the day.
5. Reflect on the importance of each action or responsibility in maintaining a well-functioning routine. Consider how each task contributes to a productive and fulfilling day.
6. Listen to your recording and make any necessary edits for clarity and coherence.

Tips for Generating Ideas:

• Consider the actions and responsibilities that occur at different times of the day, such as morning, afternoon, and evening.
• Think about the people involved in the daily routine and how their actions contribute to the overall routine.
• Reflect on any variations or changes that occur in the routine on different days of the week or during special occasions.
• Brainstorm ideas with a family member or friend to help generate conversation topics.

Most commonly used irregular and regular verbs in English: