Present Simple vs Continuous
What is the Present Simple?
This tense is used to describe routines and facts.
The opposite of "lazy".
hard-working
We use this to talk about plans and intentions.
be going to
Complete the sentence: "I usually drink coffee, but today I _________ tea."
am drinking
This adjective describes food that is very good to eat, like a homemade cake or your favourite pizza.
What is delicious или tasty?
What is the Present Continuous?
What is the Present Continuous?
You need to buy this to get on a train or a bus.
What is a ticket?
We often use this for spontaneous decisions, offers and promises (решения, принятые в момент речи).
will
I knew he was busy because he _________ a book.
was reading
They _________ (not play) football yesterday because of the rain.
didn't play
She usually _________ (watch) TV in the evening
watches
A person who writes news stories for a newspaper or a website.
journalist
"I think it _________ (rain) later. Look at those dark clouds!"
"is going to rain" (предсказание на основе очевидных признаков)
Yesterday, while I _________ dinner, my friend called me.
was cooking или was having
Make a question: "you / be / at school / last Monday?"
Were you at school last Monday?
Look! He _________ (ride) a horse.
is riding
This adjective describes someone who is not afraid of dangerous situations.
What is "brave"?
The phone is ringing! OK, I _________ (answer) it.
will answer
My bus [leaves / is leaving] at 6 PM tomorrow
What is 'leaves'? (Present Simple для расписания транспорта, это факт, а не личное намерение)
If you want to get fit, you might do this activity. You can run, swim, or lift weights.
What is to do sport / to exercise / to work out?
Choose the correct option: "I [am not understanding / don't understand] this question right now."
don't understand
This is a person who plays music on a guitar, piano, or other instrument.
musician
Make a sentence about a plan: "I / travel / to Paris / next summer."
I am going to travel to Paris next summer
You see a person walking towards the door with their keys. You ask:
"What ___ you ___?"
a) are ... doing
b) do ... do
What is 'are ... doing'?
Correct the mistake: "She didn't went to the cinema."
She didn't go to the cinema