This document provides examples of sentences using the present simple and present continuous verb tenses. It asks the student to identify the tense in each sentence and write the use of that tense based on information in their textbook. It also provides examples of how stative verbs can be used in the present continuous tense with a change in meaning, and asks the student to identify the meaning associated with each example: considering, opinion, eating, appearance, observing, using sight, or possession.

1. PRESENT SIMPLEUSES
A. I never go to schoolon Saturdays. USE: ______________________
B. The museum opens at 10 o’clock. USE: _____________________
C. The sun rises fromthe east. USE: _________________________
Underline the PresentSimple Verb Tense in the sentence. Then, look at the student’s book
pg 8 and writedown what are the USES of the present simple next to each sentence.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS USES
A. I am not swimming this week becauseI have a cold. USE:_________________
B. My sister is sleeping at the moment. Please be quiet. USE:________________
C. Next month I am travelling to Galicia with my sister. USE:_________________
Underline the PresentContinuous Verb Tense in the sentence. Then look at your book and
write down the USES of the Present Continuous next to each sentence.
STATIVEverbs can be used in a CONTINUOUS (PROGRESSIVE) FORMwith a difference in
meaning:
PresentSimple ( Stative) PresentContinuous ( change in
meaning)
I THINK this book is very good
_____
I AM THINKING aboutbuying a
new book today. _____
Sue HAS a new car _____ Sue is having a sandwich _______
Your sister looks tired __________ Your sister is looking at the
computer ________
Do you see the birds in the sky?
________
Are you seeing your friend this
afternoon? ______
Write the MEANING ( letter) next to the sentences above:
A Considering B opinion C eating D appearance
E Observing F Using the
senseof sight
G possession H Considering
REMEMBER: Some STATIVEVERBS are verbs that express SENSES, THOUGTHS AND
FEELINGS, POSSESSIONand MEASUREMENTS ( look at your workbookpg98. Grammar Appendix)