Present simple and present continuous british council. These dont describe actions but describe situations where there is no change i. Put the verbs into the correct tense present simple or present continuous the train always. Simple and continuous exercises worksheet present continuous.
I am not very good so i am learning with a trainer. Click here for more information about the present continuous tense. Click here for more information about the present simple tense. Right now i am looking for information about famous players on the internet. Present continuous tense with examples and useful grammar rules. Mainly the formula used in present continuous tense is. We have learned that the present continuous tense is used to talk about actions that are going on at the moment of speaking. Present simple vs present progressive tense difference. Present continuous in this worksheet students have to complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
Simple present vs present continuous present continuous simple present now at the momentat present this morningevening e. Choose the present simple or the present continuous. Put the verbs in the correct forms, present continuous or present simple. Actions which are happening at or around the moment of speaking. Wrapup by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board. Present continuous spelling practice onesyllable words level intermediate answer key 1. Mar 29, 2014 present continuous tense rules with examples. Present continuous for arrangements im playing tennis on thursday evening 1 fill the gaps with the verbs in brackets using either the present simple or present continuous. Present perfect continuous tense in english with examples and useful grammar rules.
Present perfect and present perfect continuous 7 e s l. We use the present continuous to talk about actions which are happening at the present moment, but will soon finish. The present continuous can also be used to show that an action is going to take place in the near future. Simple present tense in english grammar rules and notes. Progressive tense a significant difference between these two tenses is we use the simple present tense for things that are permanent or are in general and the present progressive tense for things that may change or are temporary. All continuous verbs forms are composed of the auxiliary verb be plus the gerund ing of the main verb. Oct 22, 2012 in todays lesson we will be discussing the differences between the present simple and the present continuous.
The present simple tense is used to express general truths, while the present continuous tense describes actions happening now. We use the present simple tense when we want to talk about fixed habits or routines things that dont change. Here are the rules to help you know how to spell the present continuous tense. Online exercises comparison of tenses, comparison of tenses questions and comparison of tenses negative sentences. Mark is studying the present continuous at the moment. We use the present continuous to talk about things you are doing now. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period. Present simple to talk about habits and routines use the present simple. English esl present simple vs present continuous worksheets. Click here to return to the list of grammar exercises. There are some verbs that we never or rarely use in the present continuous form also true. All the continuous actions come into the categories of present continuous tense. Simple present and present continuous tense differences.
Present simple vs present continuous rules and exercises for. I agree that jane is a good person to be with, but she to be aggressive now and again. Present continuous or simple worksheet free esl printable worksheets made by teachers elementarytake the pen this is an activity designed to deductively teach adult learners how to use the simple present and the present continuous. See the grammar reference chart at top of this site page. Read the explanation and the examples and then complete the sentences with the correct verb. Simple present and present continuous tense exercise. Present simple present continuous amazon web services. Grammar6 present continuous and present simple explanations present continuous to talk about things happening at the moment, use the present continuous.
May 14, 2018 present perfect vs present perfect continuous. We cant use any continuous tense including the present continuous tense, of course with stative verbs. The present continuous also called present progressive is a verb tense which is used to show that an ongoing action is happening now, either at the moment of speech or now in a larger sense. While its easy for most students to distinguish, say, the future simple tense from the past simple, its not always as easy for them to. It is a common mistake for english learners to mix these two tenses up, but after this lesson you will know when to use the correct tense. The auxiliary verb be is conjugated in the present simple. Drop the final e and add ing if a verb ends in a silent e. Present simple and present continuous pdf exercises. Mainly the formula used in present continuous tense is written as following. Present simple or present continuous perfect english grammar. Present simple vs present progressive real grammar. It can also be used to talk about a plan in the near future. Lets look at some sentences with be ing present progressivepresent continuous and the present form present simple to better understand the meaning be ing adds and why speakers choose to use it. Nov 18, 2015 the present continuous tense is used for 1.
Present simple and continuous with a future meaning exercise. Present continuous worksheets the transition from teaching one verb tense to teaching another isnt always a clearcut process. Use the simple present for actions that happen in general. Then they are asked to match the sentences to the pictures. Present simple and continuous with a future meaning exercise present simple for timetables the flight leaves at 11 am. Present simple and present continuous learn english. I am speaking you are speaking he she it is speaking we are speaking they are speaking. Perhaps we double the last letter, or we drop a letter.
Divide the students into two groups a and b and give each student a corresponding worksheet. There are some verbs that we never or rarely use in the present continuous form also true for the other tenses i. Nov 20, 2015 the present continuous tense is commonly used with the time adverbs. Present simple and present continuous learnenglish kids.
Maybe he isnt working now maybe he is sleeping now, but usually he works at a bank. We make the present continuous tense by adding ing to the base verb. I play tennis every weekend and i watch tennis matches on tv every time there is one. Present continuous rules and exercises for intermediate level. Test comparison of tenses with free online exercises, passive rules and passive voice examples.
Pdf exercises on the present simple and continuous. Present simple vs present continuous learning when to use the present continuous doesnt need to be difficult. Sep 27, 2017 present simple vs present continuous english language duration. Present continuous rules and exercises for intermediate. English grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. Present continuous, present simple, present simple vs. Use the verbs in the box in either simple present or present continuous tense. Genitive s vs of expressing possession gerunds and infinitives.
Present simple vs present continuous esl activities. We use the present simple to talk about routines what you do every day or every week. In todays lesson we will be discussing the differences between the present simple and the present continuous. When children become teenagers, they more time with their friends. Lets look at some sentences with verbs in the past form past simple and present form present simple to better understand the meaning the past form adds and why speakers choose to use it. While its easy for most students to distinguish, say, the future simple tense from the past simple, its not always as easy for them to tell two similar verb tenses apart. John sleeps eight hours every night during the week. Use the present continuous for actions happening at the moment or currenttemporary projects. The present simple tense is used to indicate present. The simple present game english brain break duration. Future perfect simple and continuous progressive tense.
There are few rules with the help of which you can identify present continuous tense easily. The simple present tense in english is used to describe an action that is regular, true or normal. Present simple or present continuous 1 perfect english grammar. For the present continuous, use the verb to be and ing. The present perfect simple tense is used with finished actions, while the present perfect progressive tense is used with unfinished actions. Present simple and present continuous every day learn english kids. Present simple vs present continuous english language duration. Lets look at some sentences with be ing present progressivepresent continuous and the present form present simple to better understand the meaning be ing adds and why speakers choose. In this lesson, you will find a clear explanation of when and how to use the present perfect i have done and when to use the present perfect continuous i. The present continuous tense is commonly used with the time adverbs.