Present Simple/Present continuous
When do we use the present simple?
To talk about facts, habits, or short actions in the present
For finished actions in the past
When do we use the present perfect?
To talk about something that started in the past and is still going on OR the effects are still visible.
When do we use the past continuous
For actions that were going on in the past, usually interrupted by something else
Name the two ways to create the future tense
form of to be+ going to + infinitive
Will + verb
When something is currently happening OR to show annoyance
Name 3 signal words for the past simple
e.g. yesterday, last week, two days ago
Name 5 signal words for the present perfect
For, until now, since, so far, yet, just, already, never, ever
Name an example of the past continuous
I was working in the yard, when the cat exploded
I already promised that I _______ (to call) my grandma today
am going to call
My dad _______ ( to work) at a factory.
works
Turn the following verb into the past tense: catch
caught
I have just finished.
Suzy _______ (to wash) her hair, while her family ate dinner
was washing
Hmm, maybe I _____ (pick up) some milk at the store.
I can't come to the phone right now, I __________ (to wash) the dishes.
am washing
I _____ (to eat) a lot of fries yesterday.
ate
I seem to _______ (to lose) my wallet. I can't pay!
I seem to have lost my wallet
AJ __________ (not do) his homework when his mom came in.
was not doing
What is the difference between these two sentences?
1. I am going to go to Australia next year
2. I will go to Australia next year
1 is more certain than 2.
Look! Sara______ (to paints) the door.
is painting
Turn this sentence into the past tense:
Do you like playing cards?
Did you like playing cards?
Turn this sentence into the present perfect:
I do not live here
I haven't/have not lived here (for years)
_______ you _______ (to do) something when I came by your house on Sunday?
were you doing
Is not going to go