Correct or not
I am liking this Netflix series.
Incorrect
I like this Netflix series.
There are verbs that we do not use in the continuous tense, we call them stative verbs that are a state or a condition ex: like, love, want, believe
We mostly use action verbs in the continuous tense
I _____________ (visit) Portugal several times.
have visited
We use the present perfect tense " have + past participle" to talk about actions that happened in the past with no specific date.
We had a very productive conversation in the meeting yesterday
We had a productive conversation at/during the meeting.
Verb: collaborate
Adjective: ____________
collaborative
He has written stories since he was a child.
Correct
We use the present perfect tense "have+ past participle" to talk about an action part of it started in the past and still continuous to the present.
While the engineers __________ (work) on the bug fix, the product manager prepared the release notes.
were working
We usually use the past continuous tense after "while", also with ongoing actions in the past
He’s very good at explaining complicated technical concepts.
Correct
Verb: conclude
Adjective: _____________
conclusive
I’m here since 10 a.m.
Incorrect
I've been here since 10 am.
To talk about something that happened in the past and continues in the present, we use the present perfect.
My grandparents ___________ (come) to see us next weekend. They __________ (not visit) us for two years.
are coming / haven't visited
We use the "present continuous tense" for planned future.
We use "the present perfect tense" for actions started in the past and part of it still continuous in the present.
They are currently on a call with the customer.
Correct
We can actually use both on/in
Verb: Retain
Noun: ___________
Retention
Sharon loves to travel. She goes almost every summer.
Correct
The present simple tense is used for habits and regular actions.
I __________ (lead) a very busy life these days. I _________ (prepare) for my final exams and at the same time I __________ (try) to move to my new apartment. You can't imagine how tired I am.
am leading / am preparing / am trying
We use the "present continuous tense" for an action that is going on at this moment or currently and that is temporary.
The project is still at its early stages,
in
Noun: application
Adjective: ___________
applicable
I suggested her to apply for the position.
Incorrect
I suggested that she apply for the position.
“Suggest” is followed by “that + subject + verb"
If we do not have a subject, then the verb will be on the "ing" form
Ex: I suggested applying for the position
Note: "that" is optional
Do you know what time the 10:45 plane ___________ (arrive) in Chicago?
arrives
We use the "present simple tense" for fixed schedules even if they are happening in the future.
The interview is at 8 o'clock at Monday morning.
on Monday morning
We use on for days. We use at for specific times of the day
Verb: authorize
Adjective: ___________
Authoritative