Everyday Grammar - VOA Learning English Grammar and Scary Movies - October 26, 2021
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Oct 26, 2021 Dive into the spooky world of Halloween and its iconic scary movies! Discover how these films have evolved in American culture while unpacking grammar concepts along the way. A famous line from 'Scream' serves as a springboard for a discussion on function and content words in English. This blend of chills and thrills offers a playful take on the intersection of language and horror cinema!
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Scary Movie Example
- In the 1996 film Scream, a killer calls a woman alone at home.
- He asks her, "You like scary movies?"
Yes/No Question Structure
- Yes/no questions follow a general structure: auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + rest of the sentence.
- "Do you like scary movies?" follows this structure.
Simple Present Tense
- The simple present tense doesn't always indicate present time.
- It can also express general truths.