Simple Tenses
Simple present of work with “he”
He works
Present progressive of read (she)
She is reading.
Present perfect of eat (I)
I have eaten
Identify: The dog ran fast. – “dog” = ?
noun
What are context clues?
Hints in a text that help you understand the meaning of a word.
Simple past of play
Past progressive of watch (they)
They were watching
Present perfect of play (she)
She has played
Identify: The dog ran fast. – “fast” = ?
adverb
The word “enormous” means very big. Which context clue is used here? The small cat sat beside the enormous dog.
Antonym (small vs enormous)
Simple future of study
will study
Future progressive of cook (I)
I will be cooking
Fill in: They ______ (finish) their homework already.
They have finished.
Choose the article: She bought ___ apple.
an
Find the synonym: The food was quite tasty and delicious at the fair.
delicious = tasty (synonym)
Change to simple past: They go to school every day.
They went to school yesterday.
Correct the sentence: He is run in the park.
He is running in the park.
Choose: I ___ (see) that movie yesterday. (simple past or present perfect?)
I saw that movie yesterday. (simple past)
Identify the conjunction: I like tea and coffee.
and
Which type of context clue? Mammals, such as dogs, cats, and horses, are warm-blooded.
Example
Difference between simple past and present perfect?
Simple past = finished action in the past.
Present perfect = action that started in the past and continues now/in the present
When do we use the past progressive?
For actions happening in the past over time, often interrupted by another action.
What is the main difference between I have lived in London for 5 years and I lived in London for 5 years?
First = still true now (present perfect).
Second = finished in the past (simple past).
Fill in with the correct preposition: He is sitting ___ the chair.
on
Word parts: What does the prefix “un-” mean in unhappy?
not