Mastering Present Simple and Present Continuous

Mastering Present Simple and Present Continuous

Learning Objective

Understand the difference between present simple and present continuous tenses, and apply them correctly in sentences.

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

Present Simple: Used for habits and routines. Present Continuous: Used for actions happening at the moment of speaking.

Example 1

I usually go for a walk in the evening. (Present Simple) / I am reading a book right now. (Present Continuous)

Example 2

She watches TV every evening. (Present Simple) / She is watching TV at the moment. (Present Continuous)

Forming Present Simple

Subject + base form of the verb (+s/es for he/she/it)

Forming Present Continuous

Subject + am/is/are + present participle (-ing form of the verb)

Interactive Exercise 1

Choose the correct tense: I (read/reading) a book every night. (Present Simple) / She (is reading/reads) a book now. (Present Continuous)

Interactive Exercise 2

Select the appropriate tense: They (play/playing) football every weekend. (Present Simple) / We (are playing/play) football at the moment. (Present Continuous)

Question 1

She usually (watches/watching) TV in the evening. (a) watches (b) watching (c) watch (d) is watching

Question 2

We (have/having) dinner right now. (a) have (b) having (c) has (d) are having

Question 3

I always (enjoy/enjoying) reading. (a) enjoy (b) enjoying (c) enjoys (d) am enjoying

Question 4

They (are playing/play) football at the moment. (a) are playing (b) play (c) plays (d) playing

Review and Recap

Recap the difference between present simple and present continuous tenses with key examples.

Practice Time

Provide sentences for students to practice writing using both present simple and present continuous tenses.

Conclusion

Ask students to summarize the key differences between present simple and present continuous tenses.