Present simple vs present continuous

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 2

Lesson Aims

At the end of this lesson:

I can explain the difference between the present simple and present continuous.

I can name signalwords of the present simple and present continuous.

I can use the present simple and present continuous in a sentence.

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Present Simple VS Present Continuous

Present Simple	Present Continuous
facts, habits, things that happen regularly.	happening right now , activities that last longer, annoyance, irritation
signal words : always, never, seldom, sometimes, usually etc.	signal words : now, right now, at the moment, listen! look!
example : I walk	example : I am walking
Form: Stam/Stam + s	To be + stam + ing

Present continuous 

Present simple 

Feit 

Gewoonte 

Regelmaat

Is nu bezig 

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

She often ... (to watch) documentaries.

1. watch
2. is watching
3. watches
4. watching

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

They always ... (to speak) English in class.

1. speak
2. are speaking
3. speaks
4. is speaking

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

She never ... (to wear) jewellery.

1. are wearing
2. wears
3. is wearing
4. wear

Present simple vs Present continuous
He ... (to cook) dinner for me at the moment.

1. cooks
2. is cooking
3. cooked
4. has been cooking

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

... you ... (look) for your wallet right now?

Present simple vs Present continuous

Suzy ... (use) her chromebook every day.

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

That baby usually ... (to throw) her teddy across the room.

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

My sister ... (wash) her hair every Sunday.

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Look! They ... (to play) tennis! Maybe we can join?

Present simple vs Present continuous
The sun ... (to rise) in the East.

Lesson aim: I can explain the difference between the present simple and present continuous.

What is the difference between the present simple and present continuous?

Lesson aim: I can use the present simple and present continuous in a sentence.

How did you do during practicing?

1. I had about 90% of the answers correct.
2. I had about 50% of the answers correct.
3. I understand the grammar, but made a lot of mistakes.
4. I do not understand this grammar.