Present Simple vs. Present Progressive
What is the main difference between Present Simple and Present Progressive?
Present Simple is used for habits, routines, and general facts, while Present Progressive is used for actions in progress or future plans.
When do we use when and when do we use while?
When is used for a short action that interrupts a longer one, while while is used for simultaneous actions in progress.
What does used to mean and how is it used?
Used to refers to past habits or states that no longer happen. Example: I used to play soccer.
What is the basic structure of a sentence with modal verbs?
Subject + modal + verb (base form).
What is a gerund and how is it used?
A gerund is a verb in -ing form that functions as a noun.
Complete the sentence: Right now, she ____ (cook) dinner.
Right now, she is cooking dinner.
Complete the sentence: I was walking home when…
I was walking home when it started to rain.
Convert the sentence to the negative form: He used to play soccer.
He did not use to play soccer.
Complete the sentence: You ___ (must/can) wear a helmet when riding a bike.
You must wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Identify the gerund in this sentence: Swimming is my favorite sport.
Swimming.
Convert the sentence to the negative form: They play basketball on Sundays.
They do not play basketball on Sundays.
Complete the sentence: She was reading a book while…
She was reading a book while he was watching TV.
Explain the difference between get used to and be used to with examples.
Get used to is the process of becoming accustomed to something (I am getting used to waking up early).
Be used to means already being accustomed to something (She is used to working at night).
Explain the difference between must and should with examples.
Must expresses obligation (You must wear a uniform.)
Should gives advice (You should sleep more.)
Complete with a gerund: I enjoy ____ (read) mystery novels.
I enjoy reading mystery novels.
Write a Present Progressive question using the subject he and the verb study.
Is he studying?
Rewrite the sentence using when: While I was sleeping, the alarm went off.
I was sleeping when the alarm went off.
Complete with the correct form of be used to or get used to: She ______ (live) in a new country, but now she loves it.
She got used to living in a new country, but now she loves it.
Convert the sentence to negative: She might be at home.
She might not be at home.
Explain the difference between a gerund and an infinitive with examples.
A gerund (I enjoy reading) functions as a noun.
An infinitive (I want to read) expresses purpose.
Explain when Present Progressive can be used to talk about the future.
It is used for confirmed plans or scheduled arrangements. Example: I am meeting my friends tomorrow.
Explain the grammatical structure of a sentence using when and while.
When + past simple, past progressive
While + past progressive, past progressive
Write one sentence with used to, one with get used to, and one with be used to.
I used to drink coffee every morning.
She is getting used to driving in traffic.
They are used to waking up early.
Write one sentence using can, one with must, one with should, and one with might.
I can swim very fast.
You must turn off your phone in class.
He should exercise more.
It might rain later.
Write two sentences: one with a gerund as a subject and one with a gerund as an object.
Subject: Swimming is fun.
Object: I like dancing.