Present continuous tense
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The document discusses the present continuous tense in English. It provides examples of how to form the tense using the verbs "be" and the "-ing" form of the main verb. It also discusses when to use the present continuous tense, such as to describe actions happening now or on a frequent basis. Some key rules are presented, including forming the tense with verbs ending in "ie" and exceptions for abstract, possession, and emotion verbs.
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Right now, I am sitting at my computer and composing an email to send my boss the details of an upcoming project.
I’ve written an email (Present Perfect):
Earlier today, I wrote a lengthy email to the project team outlining my suggestions for the meeting agenda. I've already sent the email, so now I will wait for their responses.
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The document discusses the use of the present continuous tense in English. It describes six main uses: 1) present actions happening now, 2) temporary actions, 3) longer actions in progress, 4) future plans, 5) tendencies and trends, and 6) irritation. Examples are provided for each use. The formation of the present continuous tense is also explained, including its use in declarative, interrogative, and negative sentences.
The present simple
The document discusses the present simple tense in English. It describes two main uses: 1) for repeated or habitual actions, and 2) for facts or generalizations that are always true. It provides examples for each use and discusses the grammatical rules, including verb conjugations and question forms.
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This document provides an overview of the present tenses in English, including the present continuous and simple present tense. It discusses the formation, usage, and time expressions associated with each tense. Examples are provided to illustrate affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms. Exercises are included for students to practice forming verbs in each tense. The document appears to be teaching materials for a lesson on present tenses for English language learners.
Present Continuous & Simple Present
This document provides information about the present continuous and simple present verb tenses in English. It explains that the present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening now, while the simple present tense describes habitual or routine actions. Key points include examples and forms of each tense, spelling rules for -ing verbs, uses of static vs. continuous verbs, and questions/negatives in both tenses. Common verbs are given as examples to demonstrate when to use the present continuous or simple present form.
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The document discusses various English verb tenses:
- Simple Present, Present Continuous, Present Perfect, and Present Perfect Continuous tenses are explained in terms of their structures and common uses.
- Simple Past, Past Continuous, Past Perfect, and Past Perfect Continuous tenses are also defined in terms of formation and application.
- Future tenses like Simple Future, Future Continuous, and Future Perfect are outlined along with examples of appropriate usage.
Tense & aspect system by mehwish ali khan
The document discusses various English verb tenses:
- Simple Present tense is used for habitual or repeated actions and general truths. It uses the base form of the verb.
- Present Continuous tense expresses an action happening now or at around the time of speaking. It uses the verb "be" plus the present participle form of the main verb.
- Present Perfect tense connects a past action to the present. It uses the auxiliary verb "have/has" plus the past participle form of the main verb. It can express experience, change, or a continuing situation from the past until now.
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The document discusses the present continuous tense in English. It explains that the present continuous is used (1) for actions happening now and (2) for temporary actions. It then covers how to form sentences in the present continuous, including affirmative and negative statements as well as questions. Finally, it notes some spelling changes that can occur with verbs in the -ing form, such as dropping the final e before adding -ing.
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The document provides instruction on using the present continuous tense in English. It discusses how to form the present continuous tense using the verbs "to be" and the "-ing" verb form. It provides examples of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. It also discusses using the present continuous tense to describe actions happening now or regularly happening these days. The document includes exercises for students to practice forming and using the present continuous tense in questions and answers with a partner.
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The document provides instruction on using the present continuous tense in English. It discusses how to form the present continuous by using the subject + to be + verb + ing. It provides examples of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. It also discusses using the present continuous to describe actions happening now or regularly happening these days. The document then provides exercises for students to practice forming and using the present continuous tense through questions, pictures, and a game.
present simple and present progressive
This document provides information on verb tenses, specifically the simple present and present progressive tenses in English. It outlines the forms, usage, and meaning of these tenses. Key points include:
- The simple present is used for habitual or repeated actions, general truths, and scheduled future events. It is also used with stative verbs.
- The present progressive expresses ongoing or temporary actions happening at or around the time of speaking. It is used to describe changing situations or arrangements.
- Examples are given to illustrate the differences between the simple present and present progressive and their typical uses. Spelling rules for forming the '-ing' verb form in the present progressive are also covered. Exercises are provided for practice.
English tense1
English tenses can be categorized into simple, progressive, perfect, and perfect progressive forms. They indicate the time of an action (past, present, future) and whether it is ongoing, completed, or experienced up to a point in time. The document provides examples of how to form each tense in both affirmative and negative constructions using auxiliary verbs like be, have, and modal verbs. It also explains the typical uses of each tense in terms of time frames and the relationship between actions.
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This document provides an overview of tenses, question tags, and question words in the English language. It discusses 12 tenses including past, present, and future tenses. For each tense it provides examples of usage. It also covers question tags, providing examples of question tags used with statements in different tenses. Finally, it mentions varieties of questions including yes/no questions, wh- questions, and or questions and discusses presenting this content through techniques like presentations, games, practice exercises, and mind mapping.
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Present continuous tense
- 1. Present Continuous Tense By Miss Wipapan Ratchapanya TESOL 5 NO. 02
- 2. Present Continuous Tense ◦ ◦ ing ◦ Present Continuous Tense ◦ Present Continuous Tense
- 3. - - - back
- 4. Subject) be + ing) Warawan is smiling Be Subject) ing Is Warawan smiling? Back
- 5. be not ing Subject) Warawan is not smiling. Back
- 6. ing 1. stress) ing run -> running stop -> stopping begin -> beginning open -> opening ( 2. e e e ing make -> making use -> using Back
- 7. ing 3. ie ie y ing tie -> tying die -> dying lie -> lying Back
- 8. Present Continuous Tense 1. now Tense You are studying English now. You are not running now. Are you sleeping? They are reading their books. They are not watching television. Back
- 9. Present Continuous Tense 2. now I am studying to become a doctor. ( I am not studying to become a dentist. ( I am not reading any books right now. ( Back Are you working on any special projects at work?
- 10. Present Continuous Tense 3. I am meeting some friends after work. ( I am not going to the party tonight. ( Is Somsak visiting his parents next weekend? ( - Isn't he coming with us tonight? ( Back
- 11. Present Continuous Tense 4. always constantly Present Simple Present Continuous Tense She is always coming to class late. ( He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up. ( I don't like them because they are always complaining. ( Back
- 12. Present Continuous Tense Abstract Verbs) Possession Verbs) Emotion Verbs) Back