Uses
What is the use of the present simple in the sentence: "The sun rises in the east."?
It describes a general truth or a fact.
What's the difference between when and while?
When refers to the moment something happens.
While introduces an ongoing action.
Correct the mistake: "She don't like coffee."
"She doesn't like coffee."
Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb: "She ____ (study) for her exam now."
is studying
Translate to English: "Ella siempre come chocolate."
She always eats chocolate.
What is the use of the present continuous in the sentence: "I am studying for my exam right now."?
It describes an action happening at the moment of speaking.
Name three key words for the present simple.
Always, often, never, every (day), usually, on (Mondays)...
Correct the mistake: "They was watching a movie."
"They were watching a movie."
Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb: "My brother ____ (not, work) on Saturdays."
does not work / doesn't work
Translate to English: "¿Está tu hermana estudiando para el examen?"
"Is your sister studying for the exam?"
What is the use of the past simple in the sentence: "We went to the cinema last weekend."?
It describes a completed action at a specific time in the past.
Name three key words for the present continuous.
Now, at the moment, right now.
Correct the mistake: "I didn't knew the answer to the question."
"I didn't know the answer to the question."
Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb: "We ____ (buy) a car last summer."
bought
Translate to English: "Fuimos al cine anoche."
We went to the cinema last night.
What is the use of the past continuous in the sentence: "While I was cooking, my friend called me."?
It describes an ongoing action in the past that was interrupted by another action.
Name three key words for the past simple.
Yesterday, last (week), (two years) ago, in (2010).
Correct the mistake: "Are you listening to music everyday?"
"Do you listen to music everyday?"
Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb: "While she ____ (cook), he ____ (clean) the house."
was cooking / was cleaning
Translate to English: "Mientras yo cocinaba, él miraba la televisión."
While I was cooking, he was watching television.
What is the difference in use between the present continuous and the present simple in these two sentences: "I live in London." and "I'm living in London."?
The first sentence expresses a permanent situation while the second one conveys a temporary situation that may change soon.
Identify the correct tenses and the key word in this sentence: "While she was sleeping, a loud noise woke her up."
Past continuous and past simple. The key word is while.
Correct the mistake: "I was reading a book when suddenly my phone was ringing."
"I was reading a book when suddenly my phone rang."
Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs: "I ____ (wait) for the bus when I ____ (see) a famous actor."
was waiting / saw
Translate to English: "Cuando llegué, él se estaba yendo."
When I arrived, he was leaving.