Present Simple

Present Simple (onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd)
Objective: I can use the Present Simple with common adverbs of frequency in sentences.

Today you will learn:
1. what it looks like
2. when to use it
3. which adverbs go with it.
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Present Simple (onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd)
Objective: I can use the Present Simple with common adverbs of frequency in sentences.

Today you will learn:
1. what it looks like
2. when to use it
3. which adverbs go with it.

Slide 1 - Diapositive

Slide 2 - Vidéo

This is what we know:
Singular      I                       walk
                        you                walk
                        he/she/it     walks
Plural            we                  walk
                        you                walk
                        they               walk

Slide 3 - Diapositive

Let's see what happens in negative sentences and questions!

Slide 4 - Diapositive

Slide 5 - Vidéo

Check this!

Slide 6 - Diapositive

he/she/it -s
Spelling exceptions:
-o: go -> goes, do -> does
-s: miss -> misses, relax -> relaxes
-y: ies: cry -> cries, study -> studies

Irregular: have -> has


Slide 7 - Diapositive

When you talk about habits, you use adverbs of frequency:
  • Always
  • Often
  • Usually
  • Sometimes
  • Never

    -> BEFORE the main verb but AFTER the verb be


or time adverbials:

  • Every week
  • Every ……
  • On Mondays
  • On ……
  • At the weekend ……

->At the beginning OR end of sentence


Slide 8 - Diapositive

When to use it
We use the Present Simple
  1. to talk about facts:
    Plants need water.  
  2. to talk about habits / routines / regular activities:
    I play tennis every Friday.
  3. to talk about opinions:
    Joe hates school, but Molly loves it!

Slide 9 - Diapositive

Examples:
  • I always eat eggs for breakfast.
  • Jack never does his homework.
  • They go to Spain every summer. 

Slide 10 - Diapositive

Complete with the correct form:
We ____ (like) English.
A
likes
B
like

Slide 11 - Quiz



He ___ too much.
A
talk
B
talks

Slide 12 - Quiz


... you ... (like) apples?
A
do - likes
B
do - like
C
does - likes
D
does - like

Slide 13 - Quiz


He ______ (not play) tennis
A
plays not
B
don't play
C
doesn't play

Slide 14 - Quiz


I always ... lunch at school.
A
buys
B
buy

Slide 15 - Quiz


It ....... (start) in 10 minutes.
A
start
B
starts

Slide 16 - Quiz



My father _____________dogs?
A
hate
B
hates

Slide 17 - Quiz

Present Simple.
She ... her own songs.
A
write
B
writes

Slide 18 - Quiz

I sometimes ____ (read) a book at night.

Slide 19 - Question ouverte

Sam often ______ (study) in the afternoon.

Slide 20 - Question ouverte

Fill in:
We _______ (not + like) watching horror films.

Slide 21 - Question ouverte

The old man always sits in his chair.
the old man always
in his chair?
Turn the affirmative present simple sentence into a question
Do
Does
Is
sits
sit
sitting
Did

Slide 22 - Question de remorquage

I understand the Present Simple!
A
yes
B
no
C
a little

Slide 23 - Quiz