Present
This tense is used for habits and routines.
present simple
This tense describes actions happening right now.
present continuous
FANBOYS is a group of these connecting words.
Coordinating conjunctions
Fix this: “He go to work every day.”
Add -s (goes).
A common greeting used in the morning.
Good morning
She ___ (go) to school every day.
goes
He ___ (eat) lunch right now
is eating
The FANBOYS word that shows contrast.
"but" shows contrast
Fix this: “She is cook dinner.”
Use am/is/are + verb‑ing.
The phrase you use when you don’t understand something.
Can you repeat that?
The word that must be added for he/she/it verbs.
-s or -es
The structure of the present continuous.
am/is/are + verb‑ing
I was tired, ___ I finished my homework.
Use "but" for contrast
Fix this: “I likes English.”
Use the base verb after I/you/we/they
The question you ask to know someone’s job.
What do you do?
"They don’t likes pizza” is wrong because of what rule
After “don’t” or “doesn’t,” the verb must be in the base form.
“She is study English” is incorrect because it is missing what?
adding the -ing form after “am/is/are”
The FANBOYS word that shows a result.
"so" shows a result.
Fix this: “They is playing soccer.”
Use the correct be verb (are).
The phrase used to ask about someone’s weekend plans.
What are you doing this weekend?
This adverb often signals the present simple: “always” or “often.”
frequency adverbs
This word often signals the present continuous: “right now,” “at the moment,” or “currently.”
Time expressions like “right now” show the action is happening now
I want to travel, ___ I don’t have money.
Use "but" for contrast
Fix this: “He don’t study on weekends.”
Use doesn’t + base verb.
The polite phrase used when you need help.
Could you help me, please?