Would Always

FORM

[would always + VERB]
Examples:

·       You would always take your surfboard with you when you went to the beach.

·       Would you always take your surfboard with you when you went to the beach?

·       You would not always take your surfboard with you when you went to the beach.

USE 1 Habit in the Past

Like "used to" and Simple Past, "would always" expresses the idea that something was an old habit which stopped in the past. It says that an action was often repeated in the past, but it is not usually done now. Unlike "used to" and Simple Past, "would always" suggests that someone willingly acted that way and sometimes expresses annoyance or amusement at the habit. It also often suggests the habit was extreme. To express the opposite idea, we can say "would never" to indicate that someone never did something in the past, but now they do.
Examples:

·       She would always send me strange birthday gifts.

·       Sam and Mary would always choose the most exotic vacation destinations.

·       Sally would not always arrive early to class. She came late once or twice.

·       Ned would always show up at our house without calling first.

·       Mindy would not always walk to school. Sometimes, she took the bus.

·       Christine would always come late to the meetings.

·       Jeff would never pay for drinks when we went out together with our friends.
Refusing to do something or normally not doing something is also a form of habit.

REMEMBER "Would Always" is Different

"Would always" is not exactly the same as "used to" or the Simple Past. "Would always" cannot be used to talk about past facts or generalizations. It can only be used for repeated actions.
Examples:

·       Sarah was shy, but now she is very outgoing. Correct

·       Sarah used to be shy, but now she is very outgoing. Correct

·       Sarah would always be shy, but now she is very outgoing. Not Correct

Forms Related to "Would Always"

In addition to "would always," English speakers often use "would constantly," "would often," "would forever" or simply "would." Although the last form "would" is correct, it is not suggested because it can easily be confused with other verb forms such as the Conditional or Future in the Past. Similarly, speakers can use "would rarely," "would occasionally" and "would seldom" to express the idea that an action was not often repeated.
Examples:

·       Jerry would come to the parties every weekend.

·       Jerry would constantly bring his girlfriend to the parties.

·       Jerry would often bring his best friend to the parties.

·       Jerry would occasionally bring his older brother to the parties.

·       Jerry would seldom bring his sister to the parties.

·       Jerry would never bring his younger brother to the parties.

ACTIVE / PASSIVE

Examples:

·       My mother would always make the pies. Active

·       The pies would always be made by my mother. Passive

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American Holidays

Official information and services from the U.S. government

Americans celebrate a variety of holidays throughout the year.  American holidays can be secular, religious, international or uniquely American.  With the wide variety of holidays and the many levels of American government it can be confusing to determine what public and private facilities are open on a given holiday.  You can usually find out in the daily newspaper or by calling the office you wish to visit.

New Year's Day is January 1st. The celebration of this holiday begins the night before, when Americans gather to wish each other a happy and prosperous coming year. Many Americans make New Year's Resolutions.

Martin Luther King Day is the third Monday in January.  The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African-American clergyman who is recognized for his tireless efforts to win civil rights for all people through nonviolent means.

Presidents' Day is the common name for the U.S. federal holiday officially designated as Washington's Birthday. It is celebrated on the third Monday of February.  The   Washington’s Birthday holiday was originally established to honor the contributions of the first president of the U.S., but it has become commonplace for Americans to celebrate the legacies of all past presidents on this day. 

Valentine's Day, is celebrated on February 14^th.  The day was named after an early Christian martyr, and on Valentine’s Day, Americans give presents like candy or flowers to the ones they love.

Easter falls on a spring Sunday that varies from year to year.   Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For Christians, Easter is a day of religious services and the gathering of family. Many Americans follow old traditions of coloring hard-boiled eggs and giving children baskets of candy.

Memorial Day is observed the last Monday of May.   It originally honored the people killed in the American Civil War, but has become a day on which the dead of all wars, and the dead generally, are remembered in special programs held in cemeteries, churches, and other public meeting places. The flying of the American flag is widespread.

Independence Day is July 4^th.  This holiday honors the nation's birthday – the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It is a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks. The flying of the American flag is widespread.

Labor Day is the first Monday of September.   This holiday honors the nation's working people, typically with parades. For most Americans it marks the end of the summer vacation season and the start of the school year.

Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October.  The day commemorates October 12, 1492, when Italian navigator Christopher Columbus landed in the New World.

Halloween is celebrated on October 31th.  On Halloween, American children dress up in funny or scary costumes and go "trick or treating" by knocking on doors in their neighborhood. The neighbors are expected to respond by giving them small gifts of candy or money.

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11^th.  Originally called Armistice Day, this holiday was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the U.S. has fought. Veterans' organizations hold parades, and the president places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in November.   The holiday dates back to 1621, when Puritans, who had just enjoyed a bountiful harvest, showed their gratitude to the Native Americans for their help by hosting a feast to give thanks.  The Thanksgiving feast became a national tradition and almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and pumpkin pie.

Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25.    Christmas is a Christian holiday marking the birth of the Christ Child. Decorating houses and yards with lights, putting up Christmas trees, giving gifts, and sending greeting cards have become traditions even for many non-Christian Americans.

Other Celebrations

Various ethnic and religious groups in America celebrate days with special meaning to them even though these are not national holidays. Jews, for example, observe their high holy days in September, Muslims celebrate Ramadan, African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa, Irish Americans celebrate the old country's patron saint, St. Patrick, on March 17, and Mardi Gras is the day before the Christian season of Lent begins and is a big occasion in New Orleans, Louisiana, where huge parades and wild revels take place. There are many other such religious and ethnic celebrations in the U.S.

Vocabulary:

A.G.M.	Annual General Meeting
Absentee	Person not at the meeting, not present
Agenda	Written list of points to be discussed at a meeting
Alternative	Choice of two or more possibilities
Attendee	Participant or person attending a meeting
Ballot	System of secret voting;    voters place their ballot-papers in a ballot-box
Casting vote	Deciding vote, usually by the Chairman, when votes are in equal number.
Chairman/chairperson	The person who conducts the meeting.
Clarify	Make something clearer by giving more information.
Conference	Formal meeting for discussion or exchange of views
Conference call	Telephone call between three or more people in different places
Consensus	General agreement
Deadline	Future date at which something must be done
Decision	Reach a conclusion or resolution concerning future action
I-conference	A meeting or discussion between two or more people via the Internet.
Interrupt	Stop a person who is speaking in order to say or do something.
Item	A separate point for discussion on an agenda
Main point	What is most essential
Minutes	A written summary of the proceedings at a meeting
Objective	What is aimed at, what one wants to achieve or obtain.
Point out	Draw attention to something e.g. point out an increase in demand
Proposal	A course of action put forward for consideration; to make a proposal.
Proxy vote	A vote cast by one person for another
Recommend	Advise a course of action;  make a recommendation
Show of hands	Raised hands to express agreement or disagreement in a vote
Summary	A brief statement of the main points
Task	A piece of work to be done; to assign a task to somebody
Unanimous	In complete agreement
Videoconference	Conference linking people in different locations by satellite, TV etc.
Vote	Express one's agreement or disagreement;  to cast a vote.

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 'DO' AND 'MAKE'

When 'do' or 'make' are used as main verbs it can be confusing to learners. The verb 'make' goes with some words and the verb 'do' with other words.

Do

We use the verb 'do' when someone performs an action, activity or task.

do a crossword 
do the ironing 
do the laundry
do the washing
do the washing up

'Do' is often used when referring to work of any kind.

do your work 
do homework 
do housework
do your job

Note - these activities do not usually produce a physical object.

'Do' for General Ideas

Use the verb 'do' when speaking about things in general. In other words, to describe an action without saying exactly what the action is. This form is often used with the words 'something, nothing, anything, everything, etc.'

I'm not doing anything today. 
He does everything for his mother. 
She's doing nothing.

Important Expressions with 'Do'

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'do'. The best solution is to try to learn them.

do badly 
do business 
do the dishes 
do a favour 
do good 
do harm 
do time - (to go to prison)
do well
do your best
do your hair 
do your nails
do your worst 

Make

We use the verb 'make' for constructing, building or creating

make a dress 

make food 
make a cup of tea / coffee

'Make' is often used when referring to preparing food of any kind.

make a meal - breakfast / lunch / dinner

Note - these activities usually create something that you can touch.

Important Expressions with 'Make'

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make'. The best solution is to try to learn them.

make amends 
make arrangements 
make believe - (to pretend)
make a choice
make a comment
make a decision
make a difference 
make an effort
make an enquiry 
make an excuse 
make a fool of yourself 
make a fortune
make friends 
make a fuss 
make a journey 
make love 
make a mess 
make a mistake 
make money 
make a move 
make a noise 
make a phone call
make a plan
make a point 
make a profit 
make a promise 
make a remark
make a sound
make a speech
make a suggestion
make time 
make a visit
make your bed - (to prepare the bed for sleeping in)

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