Present Tenses
We use the present simple to talk about:
1) permanent facts. For example: I am 15 years old.
2) ....................... For example: ....................
3) Future schedules. For example: the train leaves at 5.
Routines. For example: I study English on Wednesdays
Which is the odd-one-out?
Time expressions used in simple past:
yesterday - when I was 10 - two years ago - recently - last month
recently (this is used with Present Perfect)
We use ..... to talk about future plans.
1) will
2) going to
going to
We use this modal verb to say that something is very important for us (internal obligation)
MUST
Synonym of LIKE = I'm .... ON
I'm keen on
We use the Present Continuous to talk about:
1) Temporary actions. For example: We're studying at home during the lockdown.
2) ......................... For example: ..........................
3) Future arrangements. For example: We're meeting tomorrow at 4.
2) Actions at the moment of speaking. For example: We are playing Jeopardy
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets:
I .............(wait) for the ticket, when the machine ............. (break) down.
I was waiting for the ticket, when the machine broke down.
The bus ......... at 4 pm. We'd better hurry!
1) leaves
2) is leaving
leaves
Ought to is a synonym of ....
should
The movie was very funny.
Use an extreme adjective.
The movie was hilarious.
What's the difference?
1- I live in Buenos Aires.
2- I'm living in Buenos Aires.
1- Permanent fact (Present Simple)
2- Temporary situation (Present Continuous)
Complete this sentence:
By the time I ..... (connect) the class ..... (already / finish)
By the time I connected, the class had already finished.
This time tomorrow I ........... a series on Netflix.
1) will be watching
2) will have watched
This time tomorrow I will be watching a series on Netflix.
Which sentence is correct?
1) They mustn't wear a uniform. They can wear jeans.
2) They don't have to wear a uniform. They can wear jeans.
2) Don't have to = it's not necessary
I couldn't stop watching the series.
It really g...... me
It really grabbed me.
What's the difference?
1) I have read a few books lately.
2) I have been reading a few books lately.
1) You have finished reading
2) You are still reading
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets:
Susan was very tired because she ...................... (work) non-stop all day.
Susan was very tired because she had been working non-stop all day.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in bracket:
By the end of this quarantine I ....... (become) much better at online communication.
By the end of this quarantine I will have become much better at online communication.
You ........ touch the paintings in the museum. It's forbidden.
mustn't
The movie was great!
Choose the correct extreme adjective:
1) the movie was terrific!
2) the movie was terrifying!
3) the movie was thrilling!
The movie was terrific!
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
......... (you / ever / go) to Europe? No, I haven't.
What ...... (you / do)? You look tired!
Have you ever been to Europe?
What have you been doing?
Tell a short story using the 3 narrative tenses: Past Simple, past continuous and past perfect.
get into the classroom / realize leave wallet in the cafeteria / decide to go running / I / fall down / break my knee
When I was getting into the classroom I realized that I had left my wallet in the cafeteria. I decided to go running but I fell down and broke my knee.
Answer these questions using appropriate future tenses:
1- What are your plans for the weekend?
2- What will you have done by the end of this year?
1- I'm going to...
2- By the end of this year I WILL HAVE FINISHED ....
How can you be a great BookTuber? Make 3 sentences using: ought to/should/shouldn't, must/have to, mustn't or don't have to.
You ought to write a script of your review; you must know the story very well, you mustn't spoil the ending and you don't have to decorate the background with books.
Use these expressions in sentences with a clear context:
1) make a living
2) rumour has it
Some people make a living as a Youtuber.
Rumour has it that the quarantine will be extended.