1. The document discusses the present simple and present continuous tenses in Dutch, providing examples of when to use each. It explains that the present simple is used for habitual or repeated actions, while the present continuous is used for temporary or ongoing actions. 2. It then provides exercises for students to practice using these tenses by filling in blanks with "present simple" or "present continuous". 3. The document also discusses the use of "can", "may", and "could" when asking for permission, and provides examples for students to practice making sentences using these words.

1. Chapter 4
Going out
Grammar
Stepping Stones 2 t/hv

2. Present Simple vs Present Continuous
• De present simple (SHIT-regel!) gebruik je als iets een
gewoonte is,
regelmatig gebeurt of een feit is. Vaak in combinatie met
woorden als always, often, never, etc.
I often go to the cinema.
He always talks about cars.
• De present continuous (am/are/is+ww+ing) gebruik je als
iets tijdelijk is, of als iets nu aan de gang is. Vaak in
combinatie met woorden als now, at the moment, etc.
She’s watching TV at the moment.
They’re having dinner right now.

3. Now show what you know!
(vul in: present simple óf present continuous)
1. Phil (to go) to Africa to watch elephants every year.
2. Do you hear that? The neighbours (to sing) very loudly!
3. Jelle (to play) the drums in a band.
4. Zazu never (to make) her own lunch.
5. You can’t speak to Liz, she (to sleep).
6. I often (to dream) that I am a princess.
7. Janine (to read) the news right now.
8. It’s sunny so my little brothers (to play) outside.

4. Can, may en could
Can, may en could zijn hulpwerkwoorden die je kunt
gebruiken om toestemming te vragen. Maak zinnen met: can /
may / could en het hele werkwoord zonder to.
• Can en may gebruik je voor het vragen van toestemming:
Can/may I leave the classroom, please?
Can/may Janet go to the cinema?
• Could gebruik je als je beleefd (=polite) wilt zijn:
Could you tell me where the post office is?
Could I have a cup of tea please?

5. In een antwoord op zo’n vraag gebruik je NOOIT could.
Dus:
Yes, you can/may
She can/may go to the cinema.
You can’t/may not leave now.
No, you can’t/may not

6. Now show what you know!
(maak zinnen met can(‘t) – may (not)– could)
1. I go to Tim’s party?
2. I have the menu please?
3. you tell me your name please?
4. No, Marie have another glass of milk.
5. we go with them to the theatre?
6. you tell me where I can find a shoe store?
7. No, Becca sleep over tonight.
8. you help me with this please?

7. Now show what you know!
(maak zinnen met can(‘t) – may (not)– could)
1. I go to Tim’s party?
2. I have the menu please?
3. you tell me your name please?
4. No, Marie have another glass of milk.
5. we go with them to the theatre?
6. you tell me where I can find a shoe store?
7. No, Becca sleep over tonight.
8. you help me with this please?