| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
yoshi-pooh
Joined: 04 May 2006
Posts: 195
|
 Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject: always? usually |
 |
|
Hi, everyone!
When you talk about youe everyday life, which sounds more natural?
1. I always get up at six on weekdays.
2. I usually get up at six on weekdays.
#1 is the sentence I found in a textbook. But considering the fact that everyone sometimes gets up a little later(or earlier ) than usual, I think #2 reflects the reality of life.
Thank you!
yoshi-pooh |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
2006
Joined: 27 Nov 2006
Posts: 610
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
They both sound natural but the meanings can be quite different.
You are right about the "reality of life" comment, but #1 may only have a variation of plus or minus 5 or 10 minutes from six o'clock, while #2 may mean something like usually you get up around six but every second friday you can sleep till seven because you have to work until an hour later those afternoons. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
yoshi-pooh
Joined: 04 May 2006
Posts: 195
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Hi, 2006
Thank you for your reply.
yoshi-pooh |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
