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Present Tenses in University Setting.pptx
- 1. Survival English –Session 3 – Unit 3 Throwback to Simple Present vs. Present Continuous
- 2. Survival English –Session 3 – Unit 3
- 3. Present Perfect vs.Present Perfect Continuous Survival English – Session 3 – Unit 3
- 4. Survival English –Session 3 – Unit 3 Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous Present Perfect Tense Focus: • The result or completion of an action. Context: • Actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past. • Actions that started in the past and are relevant to the present, but the emphasis is on the result rather than the action itself. Example: • "I have written the report." (The report is done.) • "I have finished my assignment." (The focus is on the fact that the assignment is done.) • "I have studied English in Survival English subject for three months." (The emphasis is on the fact that the action has happened for a specific duration.) • "We have met with the lecturer already.“ Present Perfect Continuous Tense: Focus: • The action itself and how long it has been happening. Context: • Actions that have recently stopped but have a visible result. • Actions that started in the past and are still ongoing or have recently stopped, with an emphasis on the duration or progress of the action. Example: • "I have been writing the report." (The action of writing is still ongoing or just finished.) • “She has been working on her presentation since yesterday.“ (The focus is on the ongoing process of working.) • "I have been studying for three hours.“ (The emphasis is on the continuous effort of studying.) • “We have been waiting for the lecturer.“
- 5. Survival English –Session 3 – Unit 3 Comparison of Present Tenses in University Settings Present Simple Present Continuous Present Perfect Present Perfect Continuous "The ELLC opens at 8 AM every day." "I am preparing for my presentation right now." "I have submitted my assignment." "I have been studying for the exam since last night." "We study in the canteen after lunch." "She is doing her group project this afternoon." "They have registered for the debate club.” "We have been searching for the Humanities Department office for the past hour.” "The lecturer can not teach on Wednesdays.” "We are not having the group discussion today." "They have not completed the group work yet." "He has not been attending the online lectures regularly." “I can not attend tomorrow’s morning lecture." "He is not preparing for the group presentation." "The lecturer has not shared the online meeting room link." "We have not been practicing for our group presentation." "Does the university provide free Wi-Fi?" "Are you studying for the exam now?" "Have you signed up for the tutoring session?" "Have you been waiting long for the lecturer?" "Do you not practice the materials every day?" “Is the lecturer taking the attendance right now?” "Has the lecturer taken the attendance?" "Has she been working on her assignment since last night?" Focuses on the current action Focuses on how long the action has been happening Routines, schedules, habits, and general facts Focuses on the result or completion of an action
- 6. Survival English –Session 3 – Unit 3 Quiz Time
- 7. Survival English –Session 3 – Unit 3 Homework 1. Read the questions and answers to today’s quiz. 2. The correct answers are marked in green font in the worksheet. 3. Explain why the correct answers are right and why the incorrect answers are wrong. 4. Write your explanations in the provided text box. 5. Submit to GDrive before September 19, 2024, 23:59. 6. Note: Use your own understanding for the explanations. All submissions will be checked for originality using an AI detector. Answers generated by AI will not be accepted.