Understanding Simple Present Tense

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When should the simple present tense be used?

For temporary situations
For future predictions
For habits or routines (correct)
For actions occurring now

Which of the following sentences uses the present progressive tense correctly?

I prefer coffee over tea.
They always play football on Sundays.
She cooks dinner every night.
He is reading a book now. (correct)

Which verb is typically not used in the progressive form?

Working
Running
Like (correct)
Swimming

What duration is given for the decomposition of a glass bottle?

One million years (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly contrasts permanent and temporary actions?

She lives in Italy, but is visiting Canada this summer. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which time expression indicates a current action or situation?

These days (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the official currency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

Riyal (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Simple Present Tense

Used for facts or general truths. Examples: The Saudi Riyal is the official currency or It takes one million years for a glass bottle to decompose.

Present Progressive

Used for actions or situations that are happening now or are temporary. Example: The temperatures in the poles are changing drastically.

Simple Present for Habit

Describes habits, routines, or regular occurrences. Example: The temperatures change with the seasons of the year.

Present Progressive for Temporary Action

Expresses actions that are happening temporarily, usually over a limited period of time. Example: John lives in Quebec, but he is studying in France this year.

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Verbs Not Used in Progressive Form

Verbs that are rarely used in the continuous present tense. Examples: believe, forget, hear, know, like, love, need, prefer, remember, see, understand, want, realize.

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Time Expression "Currently"

Indicates that an event or situation is taking place in the current time. Example: We are currently studying for examinations.

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Time Expression "These Days"

Often used to refer to a general trend. Example: Most people recycle these days.

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Study Notes

Simple Present Tense

Use the simple present tense to describe general truths or facts.
Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
A glass bottle takes one million years to decompose.
The speaker's parents no longer read printed newspapers.

Simple Present vs. Present Progressive

Use the simple present for habits or routines.
Use the present progressive for actions happening now or temporary situations.
Temperatures change with the seasons (habit).
Temperatures in the poles are changing drastically (happening now).

Permanent vs. Temporary Situations

John lives in Quebec, but is studying in France this year (temporary).

Verbs Not Often Used in Present Progressive Form

These verbs are typically not used in the present progressive:
- believe
- forget
- hear
- know
- like
- love
- need
- prefer
- remember
- see
- understand
- want
- realize