Mixed Tenses

The Present Simple tense is used when we talk about

• habits (Gewohnheiten)

• the past (die Vergangenheit)

• the future (die Zukunft)

• things happening right now

Which one is the signal word?

I always do my homework

• always

• do

• my

• homework

Which one is the signal word?

My parents never fight.

• my

• parents

• never

• fight

Which one is the signal word?

Sometimes, Maria eats an apple.

• sometimes

• Maria

• eats

• apple

Which one is the signal word?

He plays football every day.

• he

• plays

• football

• every day

Which tense is this sentence written in?

Tom and Jim never go to the zoo.

• Going-to future

• Past Simple

• Present Simple

• Present Progressive

REMEMBER:

In the present simple, there is one very important rule. Which one is it?

He, she, it ...

• the -s must fit.

• no -s anywhwere

Correctly complete the sentence. Pay attention to the tense!

We always _____ our homework. (do)

Correctly complete the sentence. Pay attention to the tense!

Sometimes, my sister _____ TV. (watch)

Correctly complete the sentence. Pay attention to the tense!

My best friend _____ a party every weekend. (have)