3.5 Grammar

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3.5 Grammar

Today

- We'll discuss the difference between the present simple and the present continuous

- There'll be some self-work time

- And a game to end the class

Present Simple

We use the Present Simple when talking about ......

A) Actions that are going on right now

B) Habits, facts, etc.

C) Things that are no longer true

Present Simple

We use the Present Simple when talking about ......

B) Habits, facts, etc.

Present Simple

A good example of the present simple in use is:

A) Jeremy always has breakfast at 7 in the morning

B) Katie is currently trying to impress Jessica

C) Bazz is fighting with his ex right now

Present Simple

A good example of the present simple in use is:

A) Jeremy always has breakfast at 7 in the morning

Present Continous

We use the Present Continuous when talking about ......

A) Actions that are going on right now

B) Habits, facts, etc.

C) Things that are no longer true

Present Continous

We use the Present Continuous when talking about ......

A) Actions that are going on right now

Present Continous

A good example of the present continuous in use is...

A) Marina is gorgeous.

B) Marshall is being a bit of a jerk right now.

C) Jelvin is not taking a shower at the moment.

Present Continous

A good example of the present continuous in use is...

B) Marshall is being a bit of a jerk right now.

C) Jelvin is not taking a shower at the moment.

So:

Present simple = verb (infinitive) + shit rule

Present Continuous = to be + verb-ing

Complete the sentence with the verb in either:

- The present simple

- The present continuous

1) Water _____ (boil) at 100 degrees Celsius.

2) We ______ (run) to school because we're almost late.

3) Our teachers never _______ (go) to the bathroom during class.

4) Lana and I both _______ (listen) to a lot of Billy Eilish.

5) Moklor's parents _______ (prepare) a party for his birthday.

6) I _______ (ride) my bike right now, so I can't be on my phone.

Complete the sentence with the verb in either:

- The present simple

- The present continuous

1) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

2) We are running to school because we're almost late.

3) Our teachers never go to the bathroom during class.

4) Lana and I both listen to a lot of Billy Eilish.

5) Moklor's parents are preparing a party for his birthday.

6) I am riding my bike right now, so I can't be on my phone.

Complete the sentence with the verb in either:

- The present simple

- The present continuous

7) Iron ______ (not melt) until it gets extremely hot.

8) ______ your dad ______ (play) in a band?

9) ______ your other dad ______ (cook) dinner right now?

10) I _______ (not read) a lot, but I know I should do it more.

11) We ________ (not dance) at the moment because we are tired.

12) ______ you _______ (do) alright? You are not looking so good.

Complete the sentence with the verb in either:

- The present simple

- The present continuous

7) Iron doesn't melt until it gets extremely hot.

8) Does your dad play in a band?

9) Is your other dad cooking dinner right now?

10) I don't read a lot, but I know I should do it more.

11) We are not dancing at the moment because we are tired.

12) Are you doing alright? You are not looking so good.

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