Ashir for Learning English

The form of present continuous:

Present progressive/ continuous

We use present continuous when we talk about actions that are happening now.

Lesson 2: Present simple related expressions.

With the present simple, we often use adverbs of frequency to say 'how often' we do something. There are many adverbs related to present simple, but I will mention some of them this time.
Here is a short list of common adverbs:

Always - usually - often- sometimes - rarely - never.

For example:
I usually wake up early.
She always wakes up late.

Complete the sentence with the appropriate form of the verb in brackets using simple present tense:

a) The Sun (rise) in the east and (set) in the west.
b) The teachers at our school (give) us lots of homework.
c) My favourite TV programme (start) at half past ten.
d) Teachers (not/work) at weekends.
e) My mum (not/drive) a fast car.
f) (Do) she go to school everyday?
g) Where (do) he come from?

Present simple :

Use :

Use present simple for:

• Facts, or things that always happen.
The Earth turns around the Sun.
• Routines and habits.
The birds return to the island every spring.
• Timetable events.
The Drama Club meets every Thursday at 7.30.
• Plots of films, stories and plays.
At the party, Romeo sees Juliet and falls in Jove with her.

Affirmative
I/ You / We / They want, go, take
She/ He / It wants, goes, takes.

Negative:
I/ You / We / They do not (don’t)
She/ He / It does not (doesn't) want, go, take.


Question:
Does He/She/ It work?
Do I/ You / We / They work?

NB:
Most verbs add -s for third person she / he / it: want - wants
Verbs ending -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, -o: add -es passes, washes, relaxes, washes, watches.
Verbs ending with consonant + y => cry + (i)es = cries. study= studies.

Question words:

• We put question words in front of present simple yes / no questions.
Why do people grow?
Where does water come from?
When do fish sleep?
What does this word mean?
Who do you sit next to?
How does a camera work?