Present Simple, Present Continuous & Past Simple

We can use the present simple tense to...

• ...talk about things that happened in the past.

• ...talk about routines (things you do regularly).

• ...talk about things we are doing now.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Choose the present simple sentence:

• I jog in the park on Sunday mornings.

• I am eating a sandwich.

• I travelled to Brazil by plane.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

True or false? We can use the present simple tense to talk about facts (e.g. things you like or hate).

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1D

Choose the present simple sentence.

• Mike likes rock music.

• Mike is playing his guitar.

• Mike lost his favorite CD.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

When do we use the present continuous tense?

• We use it to describe things we do regularly.

• We use it to describe things that happened in the past.

• We use it to describe things we are doing now.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

What happens to the verb in a present continuous sentence?

• We add 'ed' at the end.

• We add 'ing' at the end

• We add 's' or 'es' at the end.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

Choose the present continuous sentence:

• Sam isn't wearing any socks.

• Sam wears socks every day.

• Sam wore blue socks on Monday.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

Which present continuous sentence has incorrect grammar?

• I am eating broccoli.

• I am hating broccoli

• I am leaving the broccoli on my plate.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

When do we use the past simple tense?

• To talk about plans for the future.

• To talk about routines and habits.

• To talk about things that have already happened.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

True or false? Most verbs are irregular verbs.

• True

• False