Exploring Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses

Catherine explains the uses of the present simple and present continuous tenses. The present simple is used for self-description, daily routines, and facts, with emphasis on using the third person 's' and forming questions with auxiliary verbs. The present continuous is used for actions in progress and temporary situations. Examples and practice questions are provided to illustrate these concepts.

Which tense is used to describe daily routines?

• Present Simple

• Past Simple

• Future Simple

• Present Continuous

What is an example of a fact that never changes?

• I am eating breakfast.

• I usually drive to school.

• I have brown hair.

• There are four seasons in a year.

What is important to remember when using the present simple tense in the third person?

• Use the verb 'to be'

• Add 's' to the verb

• Use the auxiliary verb 'do'

• Add 'ing' to the verb

How do you form a negative sentence in the present simple tense?

• By adding 'ing' to the verb

• By using 'am not' or 'is not'

• By using 'do not' or 'does not'

• By adding 'not' after the verb

Which auxiliary verb is used to form questions in the present simple tense?

• Am

• Is

• Can

• Do

Which verb is an exception when forming questions and negatives in the present simple tense?

• To be

• To do

• To have

• To go

What is the present continuous tense used for?

• Describing past events

• Talking about facts

• Describing daily routines

• Actions happening at the moment

What is John doing at the party?

• Eating

• Sleeping

• Dancing

• Talking

Which sentence describes a temporary situation?

• I have brown hair.

• I usually drive to work.

• I am taking the bus this week.

• I get up at 7 o'clock every day.

What are you doing right now according to the video?

• Sleeping

• Eating breakfast

• Watching a video and learning English

• Driving to work