PRESENT SIMPLE
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-‐
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S+V (-‐s)
S+don't/doesn't + V
Does+S+V?
He eat an apple.
He doesn't eat an apple.
Does he eat an apple?
The present simple is used to talk about… •
Habits
My father drives to work. •
How often things happen
It never snows in the Sahara desert. •
Permanent situations
I live in North London. •
General truths and facts
Water boils at 100ºC •
General abilities
I play the piano. •
States
I know him and his brother. •
The future in timetables
My train leaves in an hour. •
The future in time clauses.
I’ll tell Carrie when I see her.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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S+is/am/are+V -ing
S+isn't/am not/ aren't + V -ing Is/am/are+S+V-ing?
She is wearing a dress.
She isn't wearing a dress.
Is she wearing a dress?
The present continuous is used to talk about… •
Actions in progress at the moment of speaking
Come inside – it’s raining. •
Temporary situations
I am learning to drive. •
Changing situations
This city is getting bigger every year. •
Annoying habits (usually with always)
You are always losing your keys! •
Definite arrangements and plans for the future
We are having a test tomorrow.
Exercises: EASY
Answer keys EASY
Exercises: MEDIUM
Answer keys: MEDIUM
Exercises: DIFFICULT
Answer keys: DIFFICULT
Exercises: HARD
Answer keys: HARD