present continuous & simple present

Present Continuous & Simple Present Verb TensesKRISTI REYES

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE

Present Continuous Verb TenseUse to talk about actions that are happening right nowI am working. He is carrying the boxes. They are talking. We are writing.

Form for present continuousSubject + to be + verb+ingExample: I am studying.

When speaking and writing informally, make contractions:

I’m studying.

You’re studying.

He’s studying

She’s studying.

It’s working.

We’re working.

They’re working.

Questions and NegativesQuestion Form for Yes/No Questions =To be + subject + verb+ing ?

Question form for Information Questions =(WH word) + to be + subject + verb+ing ?

Negative form = Subject + to be + not + verb+ing

Am I sleeping? Why am I sleeping? I’m not sleeping.Are you crying? Why are you crying? You aren’t not crying. / You’re not

crying.Is he talking? What is he talking about? He isn’t talking. / He’s not talking.

Is she coming? When is she coming? She isn’t coming. / She’s not coming.

Is it working? How is it working? It isn’t working. / It’s not working.

Are we leaving? When are we leaving? We aren’t leaving. / We’re not leaving.

Are they exercising? Where are they exercising? They aren’t exercising. / They’re not exercising.

Spelling Rules for –ing verbs(present participles)

For most verbs, simply + ing: painting, watching, eatingOther verbs follow these rules:1. get

runplan

Rule 1:

One-syllable verb with a consonant + vowel + consonant as final three letters, double the final consonant + ing (CVC+C+ing)

getting, running, planning


2. comereplaceintroduce

Rule 2:

Verbs with final silent e, -e + ing

coming, replacing, introducing


3. dietie

Rule 3:

Verbs ending in ie, change ie to y + ing

dying, tying


4. begin listenadmit offer

Rule #4:

Two syllable verb with final consonant + vowel + consonant and the last syllable is stressed, double final consonant + ing

beginning, admitting

When in doubt, consult a dictionary!!

Last Spelling Tipsew

fix

enjoy

Never double w, x, y!

Sewing, fixing, enjoying

Non-continuous (static) verbs These verbs are most commonly used to describe a state, not an action, so they are not typically used in continuous

Some verbs (those with *) can be both static and continuousExamples: If you have a infant child: I have a baby. If you are having contractions and are going into labor:Get a doctor! I am having a baby!

More examples static (simple present) v. continuous verbs

If you want to compliment the chef:

This cake tastes delicious!

If you are sampling some food and want to comment on it:

I am tasting the ice cream, and it tastes delicious!

If you want to compliment a friend on her appearance:

You look marvelous!

If you lost something and you want to explain:

I am looking for my keys. I lost them!

That was present continuous…

Now for simple present tense…

Simple Present Tense: Uses Everyday activities: What do you do every day?

◦ I get up, take a shower, get dressed, drink coffee and eat breakfast, check my email. Then I drive to work. I work for eight hours, and then I come home. I exercise or watch TV after dinner. I read a book and then go to bed.

Routines, habits◦ I do the laundry on Sundays. I go to the gym three days a week. I don’t

smoke or drink alcohol. I pay my bills on time every month. General truths

◦ Birds fly. Babies cry. Teachers teach. Students study.

Third Person He / She / It Singular subject (my friend, the boss, a co-worker) Verb + s Singular subject + Goes, works, talks, does, speaks

Spelling rules: Third person verbs in simple present tense

1. teach researchwashpush

pass fix wax buzz

Third Person Spelling Rules

2.flydrytrystudy

Third Person Spelling Rules

3.do go have

He / she / it…doesgoeshas

Pronunciation The final –s for third person simple present tense can be pronounced three ways:1. /s/ - talks, gets, 2. /z/ - sees, goes, complains3. /Iz/ - watches, judges,

Pronunciation - Listening Listen to the audio recording of the paragraph in Blackboard, and write the sound /s/, /z/ or /Iz/ that you hear for each underlined word (some words are noun plurals, not verbs)

Pronunciation – Listening (see Blackboard – this will be your first Pronunciation Quiz)

Maria gets up early in the morning and prepares breakfast. She makes sandwiches for her kids’ lunches, puts them in the lunch boxes, and kisses her kids as they leave for school. She exercises for 20 minutes, showers, gets dressed, and fixes herself a cup of coffee. She watches the news for a while before she heads to work. The company she works for sells shoes and dresses, and Maria supervises in the shipping department preparing packages. After she finishes work, she goes home and fixes dinner. Then she washes the dishes and helps her kids with their studies. She goes to school four nights a week, and she likes talking to the other students, who speak different languages. She loves California, especially the beaches, the friends she has made, and the opportunities she has here, but still she misses her family in her country.

Questions in Simple Present TenseChange these statements to questions. Advance the slide when you have finished:

1. I work.2. I like my job.3. They have benefits.4. We have a nice boss.

Answers:

1.Do you work?2.Do you like your job?3.Do they have benefits?4.Do you have a nice boss?

Questions in Simple Present TenseChange these statements to questions. Advance the slide when you have finished.

1. She has a lot of experience.2. He drives to work.3. The new employee comes early.4. Your co-worker talks to you.

Answers:1. Does she have a lot of

experience?2. Does he drive to work?3. Does the new employee come

early?4. Does your co-worker talk to you?

Questions in Simple Present Tense

1.Do + I / you / we / they + verb + ?

2.Does he / she / it (singular subject) + verb + ?

Negatives in Simple Present TenseChange these sentences to negative. Advance the slide when you have finished.

1. I work.2. I like my job.3. They have benefits.4. We have a nice boss.

Answers:1.I don’t work.2.I don’t like my job.3.They don’t have benefits.4.We don’t have a nice boss.

Negatives in Simple Present TenseChange these to negative. Advance the slide when you have finished.1. She has a lot of experience.2. He drives to work.3. The new employee comes early.4. My co-worker talks to me.

Answers:1. She doesn’t have a lot of

experience.2. He doesn’t drive to work.3. The new employee doesn’t

come early.4. My co-worker doesn’t talk

to me.

Negatives in simple present tense1. I / you / we / they

Plural subject (the workers, the people) + do not (don’t) + verb

2. He / she / itSingular subject

+ does not (doesn’t) + verb (no –s)

Verb “to be” – write the question and negative. Advance the slide when you have finished.

1. She is a student.

Question:

Negative:

2. We are in class on Fridays.

Question:

Negative:

3. They are at work now.

Question:

Negative:

Verb “to be”1. She is a student.

Question: Is she a student?

Negative: She isn’t a student.

2. We are in class on Fridays.

Question: Are we in class on Fridays?

Negative: We aren’t in class on Fridays.

3. They are at work now.

Question: Are they at work now?

Negative: They aren’t at work now.

Present continuous v. simple present◦What is/are the difference(s)?

1. I work at McDonald’s.2. I am working at McDonald’s.

1. EVERY DAY2. TEMPORARY

Use Simple Present for

o States, general truths He goes to work by bus. She feels excited about her new job.

o Everyday activities, routines, habits I usually have dinner at 6 o’clock. She sometimes drinks coffee.

Simple Present

Use the Present Continuous for

o Actions that are happening NOW.It’s raining today.

o Actions that are happening THESE DAYS.I am going to school. I am studying English.I’m taking two classes.

o Temporary states or situations:I’m from San Diego but I’m living in Oceanside for now.

Present Continuous

to work He usually works in Los Angeles.

This week he’s working at home.

Present Continuous or Simple Present?

to wear

I usually wear jeans to work.

Today he is wearing a suit.


to rain

It often rains in winter.

It is raining today.


to speak

He speaks good English.

Today, he is speaking Spanish.


That’s all, folks! Bring your completed note-taking form and any questions you have to class.

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