Present simple-Present continuous

Present Simple and Present Continuous

• Present simple describes habitual actions, routines, or factual statements.
• Present continuous indicates actions happening at the moment of speaking.

Present Simple Structure

• Singular subjects in third person require adding s, es, or ies to the base form of the verb.
• Example: "He runs," "She watches," "It flies."

Negative Sentences in Present Simple

• Use "do not" or "does not" as auxiliaries to form negative sentences.
• Example: "They do not watch TV," "She does not play."

Present Continuous Structure

• Formed with the verb "to be" and the verb ending in -ing.
• Example: "My mom is cooking dinner."

Time Expressions for Present Simple

• Common time expressions include always, usually, often, sometimes, and never.
• Specific times like every day, on Mondays, or once a week also indicate present simple activities.

Interrogative Form in Present Simple

• Questions can be formed using the auxiliary "do" or "does."
• Example: "Does Gabriel work from Monday to Friday?"

Practical Examples of Verbs

• Fill in the blank examples:
  • "Jonas brushes his teeth every day."
  • "The dog is barking loudly."
  • "My friends are playing in the park right now."