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The Simple Present Tense in
Contrast to the Present
Progressive (Continuous)Tense
BY JFBS
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Verb Tenses
Present
Progressive
or
Continuous
Sentence structures
A:He is speaking.
N:He is not speaking.
Q:Is he speaking?
Spelling rulesing form
1. Most verbs: -ing; eateating; speak - speaking
2. Verbs endinge, losese: writewriting
3. One syllable verbs with one vowel: double last
consonant: runrunning, chatchatting4. WEAK TO STRONG STRESS
begin >> beginning
prefer >> preferring
5. STRONG TO WEAK STRESS
listen >> listening
suffer >> suffering
6. Verbs endingy dont change anything: play- playing
Simple
Present
Sentence structures
A:He speaks.
N:He does not speak.
Q:Does he speak?
Spelling rules 3rd
person sg: -s ores:
1. Alwayss,
2. But when verb ending:
ss, - x, -ch, -sh, -o; -es: kisses, mixes,
watches, washes, goes
- cons + y: -ies; studies, cries,
- vowel + y: -s. plays, stays
3. Irregular have: -has
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The Simple Present1. Use the simple present tense to write about regular occurrences (habits,
customs, and routines).
I usually meetmy aunt for coffee on
Sunday afternoon.
Most Americans eatturkey on
Thanksgiving.
The U.S. government takesthe census
every ten years.
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The Simple Present
2. Use the present simple tense to write about facts.
Chicago has 38 movable bridges.
The average American uses8 to 100 gallons
of water every day.
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The Simple Present Tense
3. Use the simple present tense to write about place of origin.
I come from Jordan.
I amfrom Jordan.
I comefrom Japan.
I amfrom Japan.
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The Simple Present Tense
4. Use the simple present tense with non-action verb, for example: like,
dislike, hate, know, want, think, etc
Saori and Samah knowPolish.
Uncle Sam wantsyou.
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Patricia is holding the baby.
The Present Progressive Tense
1. Use the present progressive tense to write about actions that are
happening right now.
Julia is studying.
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2. Use the present progressive tense to write about a long action inprogress.
The Present Progressive Tense
My neighborhood is getting busy.
The glaciers are melting.
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3. Use the present progressive tense to write about a temporary action inprogress.
The Present Progressive Tense
Iam studying at Moraine Valley
Community College.
My nephewis living with me.
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4. Use the present progressive tense when you write about a definite plan for
the future. In this case you need a future time expression.
The Present Progressive Tense
I am having lunch with the president
on Friday.
They are running in the marathon next
week.
I am having lunch with the president
on Friday.
They are running in the marathon next
week.
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Check your understanding. First, fill inthe blank. Then, check your grammarand your choice. Finally, give a reasonfor your answer.
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Complete the sentences withthepresent simple or presentprogressive tense and give a reasonfor your choice.
1. Can I call you back in a few minutes?
I _____ dinner right now. (have)
Reason?
a) am having
b) have
This is happening right now. Haveis an
action word in this sentence.
Practice
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2. I _____ about my mother every day.(think)
Reason?
a) am thinking
b) think
This is a regular event.
Practice
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3. I _____ a Honda Civic. (have)
Reason?
a) am having
b) have
In this sentence haveis a non-actionverb. Haveis non-action when it means
possession.
Practice
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4. It _____ a lot in Seattle. (rain)
Reason?
a) is raining
b) rains
This is a regular event or occurrence(fact).
Practice
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5. It is Mothers Day and I _____ aboutmy mother. (think)
Reason?
a) am thinking
b) think
This is happening right now. Thinkis anaction word in this sentence.
Practice
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6. I _____ you are wonderful. (think)
Reason?
a) am thinking
b) think
Thinkis a non-action word when itmeans an opinion.
Practice
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7. I _____ lunch with the president onFriday. (have)
Reason?
a) am having
b) have
This is a definite plan for the future.
Practice
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8. I _____ a Honda Civic. (have)
Reason?
a) am having
b) have
In this sentence haveis a non actionword. Have is non-action when it
means possession.
Practice
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9. I _____ in a hotel while I look for anapartment. (live)
Reason?
a) am living
b) live
This is a temporary action that ishappening right now.
Practice
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10. I _____ in Chicago. (live)
Reason?
a) am living
b) live
This is a state or a fact. (It is nottemporary.)
Practice
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11. You _____ tired right now. Perhapswe should do this later. (seem)
Reason?
a) are seeming
b) seem
Seemis a non action word.
Practice
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12. I _____ Kasia is from Poland.(believe)
Reason?
a) am believing
b) believe
Believeis a non action word.
Practice
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13. I dont think Patricia is rich. She_____ an old Honda Civic. (drive)
Reason?
a) is driving
b) drives
This is a fact or regular activity.
Practice
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14. You are lying. I _____ you.(believe)
Reason?
a) am not believing
b) dont believe
Believeis a non action word.
Practice
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15. I _____ three children. (have)
Reason?
a) am having
b) have
This is a fact or state. Haveis a non-action verb when it is used for
possession.
Practice
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16. I _____ a baby in December. (have)
Reason?
a) am having
b) have
This is a definite plan for the future.
Practice
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17. Next weekend, Tom _____ campingwith his family. (go)
Reason?
a) is going
b) goes
This is a definite plan for the future.
Practice
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18. I _____ cooking. (like)
Reason?
a) am liking
b) like
Likeis a non-action verb.
Practice
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19. Rosa _____ to go to an Italianrestaurant tonight. (prefer)
Reason?
a) is preferring
b) prefers
Preferis a non-action word.
Practice
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20. Abdul _____ the menu forSaturday. (plan)
Reason?
a) is planning
b) plans
This could be happening right now or itcould be a definite plan for the future.
Practice
LIKES AND PREFERENCES
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LIKES AND PREFERENCES
Verbs: like, love, hate, prefer, dont mind, and enjoy show likes and
preferences
VERB + GERUND
1. I love shopping
2. We prefer swimming to jogging
3. I dont mind going to the cinema
4. She enjoys listening to music
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SUBJECT AND OBJECT
QUESTIONS
SUBJECT QUESTIONS:
Who went to the party? - WHO = SUBJECT
What happened?WHAT = SUBJECT
OBJECT QUESTIONS:
Who did you see at the weekend? - WHO = OBJECT, YOU = SUBJECT
What did they say?WHAT = OBJECT, THEY= SUBJECT
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THE ENDBy JFBS