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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.


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.


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.


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


Practice


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17. Next weekend, Tom _____ campingwith his family. (go)

Reason?

a) is going

b) goes


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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