Simple Present and Present Continuous PDF
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This document explains the simple present and present continuous tenses in English grammar, including examples and uses. It is likely intended for educational purposes.
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Simple present x Present continuous Teacher Hannah Mello We use simple present: ◦ For unquestionable truths/facts that do not change. Water boils at 100 ºC. Simple present We use simple present: ◦ To talk about habits I run...
Simple present x Present continuous Teacher Hannah Mello We use simple present: ◦ For unquestionable truths/facts that do not change. Water boils at 100 ºC. Simple present We use simple present: ◦ To talk about habits I run in the morning everyday. The cinema shows a lot of Simple movies. present We use simple present: ◦ Professions She writes novels. He draws buildings. Simple present We use present continuous: ◦ Momentanius process Hello, Mary. I’m calling from the Present US. continuous What are you doing on the floor? We use present continuous: ◦ Changing situations I’m not staying at a hotel. I’m Present staying at a friend’s house. continuous Simple present and present continuous Ann works for Siemens in Munich. ○ She is working on a new project now. I don’t usually enjoy parties. ○ But I‘m enjoying this one. It doesn’t snow here much. ○ But it‘s snowing now. At Tim’s school they learn two foreign languages. ○ Tim is learning French and Spanish. I usually get up at six. ○ This week I‘m getting up late. I’m on holiday ◦ Don works for VW. ◦ He designs cars. Simple present and present ◦ Don’s daughter is a student. continuous ◦ She is studying design. ◦ She is training to be a designer. Simple present: used for something permanent (can’t be Simple changed) present and present Present continuous: used for continuous something happening in the moment we speak, unfinished, changing. Worksheet What is happening? Let’s watch the episode Watch the scene again and complete Chandler’s dream Make a summary of the episode