Present Simple and Present Continious
Why do we use the present simple?
to talk about routines and habits
get on well with someone
to have a good relationship with someone
stepfather
husband of your mother, but not your biological father
bossy
a person who tells other what to do
I don't need your help. I can do it ____________.
myself
Why do we use the present continuous
to talk about things happening now
to talk about temporary situations
keep in touch with someone
to have contact with someone
twin
gentle
kind and careful not to hurt or upset anyone or anything
She prepares food for _____________.
herself
In the UK, people mostly don't get married until they are about thirty years old.
Present Simple or Continuous?
Present Simple
Don't
rely on
widow
a woman who lost her husband
nervous
worried and anxious
You need to do your homework by ____________.
yourself/yourselves
What are the time expressions that we use present simple?
never, usually, sometimes, often, always, everyday/week, most days
companion
friend
divorced
Someone who is not in a relationship anymore
rude
behaving in a way that is not polite and upsets people, unkind
A. ANYTING
B. NOTHING
C. SOMETHING
A. ANYTHING
What are the time expressions that we use with present continious?
at the moment, now, right now, today, this morning, this year
not friends, but someone you know
adopted
A child that is taken care of people who arent his/her biological parents
strict
A strict person makes sure that children or people working for them behave well and does not allow them to break any rules
a. noone
b. anyone
c. someone