Present Simple v Present Continuous
He like going to Englishclass.
Is this sentence correct?
He likes going to English class.
Yesterday, I (walk) to school.
Change the verb to past tense and spell it.
walked
1: What are you doing over the holiday?
2. I am ___ to the Maldives.
going to
Listen to the teacher!
Listen is an imperative or modal verb?
imperative
He is running.
Is this sentence present simple or continuous?
Present Continuous
The audience (clap) their hands excitedly.
Change the verb to past tense and spell it.
clapped
1. What are your goals for the new year?
2: I am not sure yet. Maybe I ___ do more exercise.
will
You can drive to Bangkok tomorrow.
Which verb is the modal verb? Which verb is the main verb?
modal - can
main - drive
Does
Did you did your homework?
Is this sentence correct?
Incorrect
Did you do your homework?
I have decided! I _____ to try harder in English.
am going
What does a modal of possibility describe? Give an example of a modal verb of possibility.
The potential of something to happen. How likely something is to happen.
might, may, must (accept all correct answers)
___ Xuen speak Thai?
No, he _____. He speaks Chinese.
___ he from China?
Yes, he ___ from Guangzhou.
Does
doesn't
Is
is
Did you ___ breakfast this morning?
eat
Are you going to finish that?
No, I ____ not.
will
What does a modal of obligation describe? Give an example of a modal verb of obligation.
Something that is expected to happen.
have to, must (accept all correct answers)
Why do we use present simple and present continuous tenses?
Present simple - habits, facts, statements, time, routine
Present Continuous - happening now, future plans, changes, multiple times something happens
Did you finish your homework?
Yes, I _____ my homework.
finished
Planned future actions - ____
Unplanned future actions - _____
will
What are the grammatical differences between a modal and imperative verb sentence?
What are the purposes of both kinds of verbs?
Modal verbs - describe possibility, advice, obligation, ability
Have a subject and a modal verb.
Imperative verbs - tell you to do something
Have no subject or modal verb. Only main verb.