Simple Past Tense vs Simple Perfect tenseRyanZilly
Simple past tense and simple perfect tense definition, the formula of simple past tense and simple perfect tense, the example of simple past tense and simple perfect tense, the characteristics of simple past tense and simple perfect tense and the different of simple past tense and simple perfect tense.
This lessons gives you an overview of the present perfect tense in English Grammar.
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Simple Past Tense vs Simple Perfect tenseRyanZilly
Simple past tense and simple perfect tense definition, the formula of simple past tense and simple perfect tense, the example of simple past tense and simple perfect tense, the characteristics of simple past tense and simple perfect tense and the different of simple past tense and simple perfect tense.
This lessons gives you an overview of the present perfect tense in English Grammar.
More free lessons can be found on the website of Language Open Learning - http://www.LanguageOpenLearning.com
A presentation on the Present Continuous Tense for students who have already studied it before. It is a quick reminder of the most common uses, its form and some spelling rules.
Grammar Bank (Yandaki audio ses klasörünü silmeyin ).pptxBurak861611
Grammar Bank. It includes english grammar notes and activities which learners can find practical. It uses simple language to present grammar rules and also provides some exercises to reinforce the points.
1. Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
• He watches TV (every day)
• He’s watching TV (now)
• The present simple is used for permanent/long-
term situations and the present continuous for
temporary/short-term or immediate situations e.g.
• I think that everyone should learn another language.
(think, believe, know… permanent)
• I’m thinking of learning another language. (planning,
organising, arranging)
• Your house looks really nice. (permanent)
• You’re looking well. (today)
2. PRESENT SIMPLE
• We use the Present Simple to describe:
• a) a permanent state or situation:
• I work as a waiter.
• He comes from England.
• We live in Tenerife.
• b) a fact or something which is always true:
• The earth goes around the sun.
• This cakes tastes good.
• English people drive on the left.
• c) An activity which happens regularly or occasionally:
• He gets up at six o’clock every day.
• They always do the shopping on Saturdays.
• We sometimes go to the cinema.
3. Present Simple forms
• Positive form
• Subject + verb
• I / you / we / they work/live/study/watch
• He / she / it works/lives/studies/ watches (3rd person “s”)
• Negative form
• Subject + negative auxiliary + verb (base form)
• I / you / we /they don’t work /live/study He / she / it doesn’t work
• Question form
• Auxiliary + subject + verb (base form)
• Do I / you / we / they work/live/study?
• Does he / she / it work/live/study? (3rd person )
• Short answers
• Yes, I / you / we / they do. He / she / it does.
• No, I / you / we / they don’t. He / she / it doesn’t.
4. PRESENT CONTINUOUS
• We use the Present Continuous to describe:
• a) A temporary situation:
• I’m living with my grandmother while they are painting my house.
• She’s studying in Paris for 3 months.
• We’re doing a short course in English.
• b) An activity happening at the present moment:
• I’m sorry you can’t talk to her at the moment. She is having a shower.
• It’s raining ,so let’s wait before going out.
• Be quiet! I’m listening to the news.
• c) A situation which is changing or developing:
• Lots of people are coming to live in the Canary Islands because of the wonderful weather.
• It’s getting colder now we are in November.
• Living in London is becoming more and more expensive.
• D) Things the speaker finds strange or annoying, with always (a way of complaining):
• My neighbour’s dog is always barking (ladrando) at night! I hate it!
• They are always talking in class and they never listen to the teacher.
• e) Future plans that are definite (in your diary)
• I’m flying to London next Friday.
• They’re getting married in June.
5. Present Continuous
• Positive form
• Subject + verb to be + verb – ing
• I’m/ am working/living/studying You / we / they ‘re/ are working/living/studying
• He / she / it’s/ is working/living/studying in ….
• Negative form
• Subject + negative form of the verb to be + verb –ing
• I’m not working You / we /they are not working He / she / it’s not working
• Question form
• Verb to be + subject + verb –ing?
• Am I working? Are you / we / they working? Is he / she / it working?
• Short answers
• Yes, I am You / we / they are. He / she / it is.
• No, I’m not / you aren’t / he, she, it isn't.
6. Present Continuous
• Positive form
• Subject + verb to be + verb – ing
• I’m/ am working/living/studying You / we / they ‘re/ are working/living/studying
• He / she / it’s/ is working/living/studying in ….
• Negative form
• Subject + negative form of the verb to be + verb –ing
• I’m not working You / we /they are not working He / she / it’s not working
• Question form
• Verb to be + subject + verb –ing?
• Am I working? Are you / we / they working? Is he / she / it working?
• Short answers
• Yes, I am You / we / they are. He / she / it is.
• No, I’m not / you aren’t / he, she, it isn't.