SIMPLE PRESENTSIMPLE PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUSPRESENT CONTINUOUS

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VocabularyVocabulary

SIMPLE PRESENTSIMPLE PRESENT

Simple Present FormSimple Present Form

[VERB] + s/es in third person[VERB] + s/es in third person

Examples:Examples: You speak English. You speak English. Do you speak English? Do you speak English? You do not speak English.You do not speak English.

Simple Present has 4 functions,they Simple Present has 4 functions,they are : are :

1.1. Repeated ActionsRepeated Actions

2.2. Facts or GeneralizationsFacts or Generalizations

3.3. Scheduled events in the near futureScheduled events in the near future

4.4. Now (Non-continous verbs)Now (Non-continous verbs)

USE 1 Repeated ActionsUSE 1 Repeated Actions

1.1. HabitHabit

2.2. HHobby, obby,

3.3. DDaily eventaily event

Examples:Examples: I I playplay tennis tennis every Saturday morning. every Saturday morning. She She likeslikes dancing dancing. . DoesDoes he he smokesmoke? ? The train The train leavesleaves every morning at 8 AM. every morning at 8 AM.

The train The train leavesleaves every morning at 8 AM. every morning at 8 AM. The train The train does not leavedoes not leave at 9 AM. at 9 AM. When When doesdoes the train usually the train usually leaveleave? ? She always She always forgetsforgets her purse. her purse. He never He never forgetsforgets his wallet. his wallet. Every twelve months, the Earth Every twelve months, the Earth circlescircles the the

Sun. Sun. DoesDoes the Sun the Sun circlecircle the Earth? the Earth?

USE 2 Facts or GeneralizationsUSE 2 Facts or Generalizations

The Simple Present can also indicate the The Simple Present can also indicate the speaker believes that a fact was true before, speaker believes that a fact was true before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is is true now, and will be true in the future. It is not important if the speaker is correct about not important if the speaker is correct about the fact. It is also used to make the fact. It is also used to make generalizations about people or things.generalizations about people or things.

Examples:Examples:Cats Cats likelike milk. milk. Birds Birds do not likedo not like milk. milk. JakartaJakarta isis in in Indonesia Indonesia. . California California is notis not in the United Kingdom. in the United Kingdom. Windows Windows areare made of glass. made of glass. Windows Windows are notare not made of wood. made of wood. New York New York isis a small city. a small city.

USE 3 Scheduled Events in the Near FutureUSE 3 Scheduled Events in the Near Future

events in the near future

Examples:The train leaves tonight at 6 PM.

The bus does not arrive at 11 AM, it arrives at 11 PM.

When do we board the plane? The party starts at 8 o'clock.

When does class begin tomorrow?

USE 4 Now (Non-Continuous Verbs)USE 4 Now (Non-Continuous Verbs)

Speakers sometimes use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is happening or is not happening now. This can only be done with Non-Continuous Verbs and certain Mixed Verbs.

Examples:Examples: I I amam here now. here now. She She is notis not here now. here now. He He needsneeds help right now. help right now. He He does not needdoes not need help now. help now. He He hashas his passport in his hand. his passport in his hand. DoDo you you havehave your passport with you? your passport with you?

Adverbs of frequencyAdverbs of frequency

1.1. AlwaysAlways 8. Rarely8. Rarely

2.2. UsuallyUsually 9. Seldom9. Seldom

3.3. OftenOften 10. Hardly10. Hardly

4.4. FrequentlyFrequently 11. Never11. Never

5.5. SometimesSometimes

6.6. OccasionallyOccasionally

7.7. GenerallyGenerally

He seldom gets up at 5 in the morning.He seldom gets up at 5 in the morning.

He walks slowly.He walks slowly.

These Verbs usually occur in the Simple PresentThese Verbs usually occur in the Simple Present

1.1. BelieveBelieve 11. hate11. hate

2.2. BelongBelong 12. have (for possession)12. have (for possession)

3.3. ContainContain 13. hear13. hear

4.4. CostCost 14. know14. know

5.5. DesireDesire 15. like15. like

6.6. DislikeDislike 16. love16. love

7.7. Feel (for opinion)Feel (for opinion) 17. mean17. mean

8.8. ForgetForget 18. need18. need

9.9. ForgiveForgive 19. notice19. notice

10.10. HappenHappen 20. occur20. occur

21. Owe21. Owe 31. Suppose31. Suppose

22. Own22. Own 32. Taste32. Taste

23. Prefer23. Prefer 33. Think (for opinion)33. Think (for opinion)

24. Possess24. Possess 34. Understand34. Understand

25. Recognize25. Recognize 35. Want35. Want

26. Refuse26. Refuse

27. Remember27. Remember

28. See28. See

29. Seem29. Seem

30. Smell30. Smell

Present ContinuousPresent ContinuousFORM FORM [am/is/are + present participle][am/is/are + present participle]Examples:Examples:You You are watchingare watching TV. TV. AreAre you you watchingwatching TV? TV? You You are not watchingare not watching TV. TV.

Present Continuous has 4 different Present Continuous has 4 different functions :functions :

1. 1. NowNow

2.2. Longer Actions in Progress Now Longer Actions in Progress Now

3.3. Near Future Near Future

4.4. Repetition and Irritation with "Always" Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

USE 1 NowUSE 1 Now

Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.

Examples:Examples:You You are learningare learning English now. English now. You You are not swimmingare not swimming now. now. AreAre you you sleepingsleeping? ? I I am sittingam sitting. . I I am not standingam not standing. . IsIs he he sittingsitting or or standingstanding? ? They They are readingare reading their books. their books. They They are not watchingare not watching television. television. What What areare you you doingdoing? ? Why Why aren'taren't you you doingdoing your homework? your homework?

USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now

In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer

action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.

Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)

I I am studyingam studying to become a doctor. to become a doctor. I I am not studyingam not studying to become a dentist. to become a dentist. I I am readingam reading the book the book Tom Sawyer.Tom Sawyer. I I am not readingam not reading any books right now. any books right now. AreAre you you workingworking on any special projects at on any special projects at

work? work? Aren'tAren't you you teachingteaching at the university now? at the university now?

USE 3 Near Future USE 3 Near Future

Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near

future.Examples:

I am meeting some friends after work. I am not going to the party tonight.

Is he visiting his parents next weekend? Isn't he coming with us tonight?

USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."

Examples:Examples:

She She is always comingis always coming to class late. to class late. He He is constantly talkingis constantly talking. I wish he would . I wish he would

shut up. shut up. I don't like them because they I don't like them because they are always are always

complainingcomplaining. .

REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed VerbsVerbs

It is important to remember that Non-Continuous It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Present Continuous with these Instead of using Present Continuous with these verbs, you must use Simple Present.verbs, you must use Simple Present.

Examples:Examples: She She is lovingis loving this chocolate ice cream. this chocolate ice cream. Not Not

CorrectCorrect She She lovesloves this chocolate ice cream. this chocolate ice cream. CorrectCorrect

SINGULAR PLURAL

I do We do

You do You do

She/ He / It does They do

SINGULAR PLURAL

I am We are

You are You are

She/ He / It is They are

Study the following pattern!Study the following pattern!

He cleans the floor Every day?

He does not clean the floor Every day?

Does He clean the floor Every day?

work – works go – goes try – tries

play – plays fix – fixes study – studies

bring – brings watch – watches carry – carries

talk – talks touch – touches cry – cries

stay – stays teach – teaches fly – flies

listen - listens catch - catches dry - dries

ExerciseExercise

Use the simple present tense of each verb!Use the simple present tense of each verb!

1.1. I _____ (work) in the main office.I _____ (work) in the main office.

2.2. Jane ______ (study) very hard.Jane ______ (study) very hard.

3.3. Almost everyone _____ (understand) the Almost everyone _____ (understand) the topic.topic.

4.4. We _____ (watch) TV from 3:00 p.m. to We _____ (watch) TV from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.5:00 a.m.

5.5. Miss Peters _____ (write) letters for me.Miss Peters _____ (write) letters for me.

Change the word I to he or she. Notice the examples!Change the word I to he or she. Notice the examples!

1.1. I go to the office every day.I go to the office every day.

He goes to the office every day.He goes to the office every day.

2.2. I write many letters every day.I write many letters every day.

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3.3. I read all of the important letters.I read all of the important letters.

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4.4. I study the reports very carefully.I study the reports very carefully.

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5. 5. I have a private secretary too.I have a private secretary too.

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6. 6. I usually work in the main office.I usually work in the main office.

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Write do or does in the blank space in each sentence.Write do or does in the blank space in each sentence.

1.1. __________ the students study hard every day?the students study hard every day?

2.2. __________ Mr. Brown go to his office every day?Mr. Brown go to his office every day?

3.3. __________ you want cream and sugar in your coffee?you want cream and sugar in your coffee?

4.4. __________ the children go to bed very early?the children go to bed very early?

5.5. __________ that girl come from South America?that girl come from South America?

6.6. __________ you know that Italian student?you know that Italian student?

7.7. __________ Miss Stewart prefer coffee or tea?Miss Stewart prefer coffee or tea?

8.8. __________ your English lessons seem very difficult?your English lessons seem very difficult?

9.9. __________ you have a good English dictionary?you have a good English dictionary?

10.10. __________ Mr. Moore teach English or history?Mr. Moore teach English or history?

Write Write don’t, doesn’t, isn’t, aren’t don’t, doesn’t, isn’t, aren’t in the blank space in each in the blank space in each sentence!sentence!

1.1. He ___ listening to the radio right now.He ___ listening to the radio right now.

2.2. He ___ listen to the radio every evening.He ___ listen to the radio every evening.

3.3. We ___ watching a television program now.We ___ watching a television program now.

4.4. We ___ watch a television every day.We ___ watch a television every day.

5.5. They ____ study their lessons after class.They ____ study their lessons after class.

6.6. They ____ studying their lessons right now.They ____ studying their lessons right now.

7.7. It ____ raining very hard right at the moment.It ____ raining very hard right at the moment.

8.8. It ____ rain very hard much during summer.It ____ rain very hard much during summer.

9.9. Mr. Johnson ____ eating his lunch now.Mr. Johnson ____ eating his lunch now.

10.10. Mr. Johnson ____ always eat at that place.Mr. Johnson ____ always eat at that place.

Write Write am, is or aream, is or are in the blank space in each sentence! in the blank space in each sentence!

1. Mr. Wilson ___ talking to visitors right now.1. Mr. Wilson ___ talking to visitors right now.

2. I ___ sitting at my desk right at this moment.2. I ___ sitting at my desk right at this moment.

3. Miss Peters ______ helping me with a report now.3. Miss Peters ______ helping me with a report now.

4. We _____ working on the report right now.4. We _____ working on the report right now.

5. I _____ looking around at the office at this moment.5. I _____ looking around at the office at this moment.

6. The people ______ listening to Mr. Wilson carefully.6. The people ______ listening to Mr. Wilson carefully.

7. He ____ telling the people about our method.7. He ____ telling the people about our method.

8. Someone ____ talking to Miss Stewart right now.8. Someone ____ talking to Miss Stewart right now.

9. She _____ talking and writing at the same time.9. She _____ talking and writing at the same time.

10. Everyone ____ working very hard right now.10. Everyone ____ working very hard right now.

Use the continuous present tense of each verb. Write the verb Use the continuous present tense of each verb. Write the verb in the blank space!in the blank space!

1.1. (work) (work) He He is working is working on a report now.on a report now.

2.2. (study)(study) We _________ some important papers.We _________ some important papers.

3.3. (help)(help) She _________ me with the report now.She _________ me with the report now.

4.4. (sit)(sit) The men _____ at their desk now.The men _____ at their desk now.

5.5. (write)(write) The two girls _________letters now.The two girls _________letters now.

6.6. (work)(work) Every one _________ very hard right now?Every one _________ very hard right now?

7.7. (watch)(watch) I _______ my boss and the visitors.I _______ my boss and the visitors.

8.8. (listen)(listen) They _____ to Mr. Wilson carefully.They _____ to Mr. Wilson carefully.

9.9. (talk)(talk) someone _____ to Miss Stewart now.someone _____ to Miss Stewart now.

10.10. (dictate)(dictate) Mr. Adams _____ letters right now.Mr. Adams _____ letters right now.

Choose between the simple present tense and the continuous Choose between the simple present tense and the continuous present tense!present tense!

1, He (work) hard every day. He works hard every day.1, He (work) hard every day. He works hard every day.

2. He (talk) to Tom now.2. He (talk) to Tom now.

3. Miss Stewart (look) at the newspaper now.3. Miss Stewart (look) at the newspaper now.

4. The children (sleep) for two hours every afternoon.4. The children (sleep) for two hours every afternoon.

5. Those two fellows (fix) the car right now.5. Those two fellows (fix) the car right now.

6. That French girl (speak) English very well.6. That French girl (speak) English very well.

7. Uncle Walter (eat) dinner with us every Sunday.7. Uncle Walter (eat) dinner with us every Sunday.

8. My friend (enjoy) hamburgers very much.8. My friend (enjoy) hamburgers very much.

9. John and Frank (write) letters at this moment.9. John and Frank (write) letters at this moment.

10. Mr. Johnson (work) thirty-five hours a week.10. Mr. Johnson (work) thirty-five hours a week.

HOMEWORKHOMEWORK

Write a narrative composition at least 250 Write a narrative composition at least 250 words, telling more about “you”!words, telling more about “you”!

* Using Simple Present & Present * Using Simple Present & Present Continuous expressions in your essay!Continuous expressions in your essay!