Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers
Introduction
The Philadelphia 76ers are losing their games against the New York Knicks. Their star player, Joel Embiid, is very sick and hurt.
Main Body
Joel Embiid has problems with his hip and ankle. He had a surgery on April 9. He came back to play too soon. He almost stopped playing basketball before because of his knees. Embiid missed some games. He did not score many points in other games. His coach and teammates are happy that he tries to play. Embiid says he wants to play for Philadelphia for a long time. The team likes a new player named VJ Edgecombe. The coach says VJ is a good leader. The 76ers want to win now so they do not lose the series.
Conclusion
The 76ers are losing 0-3. Embiid will probably play in Game 4.
Learning
đĄ The "Now vs. Then" Switch
Look at how we talk about Joel Embiid. We move between Right Now and The Past. This is the secret to A2 English.
1. Right Now (Current State)
- The 76ers are losing. â (Happening this moment)
- He is very sick. â (His current condition)
- VJ is a good leader. â (A fact today)
2. The Past (Finished Actions)
- He had a surgery. â (Done/Finished)
- He came back too soon. â (Happened before)
- Embiid missed some games. â (Completed action)
Quick Rule: If the action is over, add -ed (like missed) or change the word completely (like had or came). If it is happening today, use is or are.