Simple +Continuous Tenses
Which tense describes a routine or habit?
Simple Present
Complete the sentence:
I ________ already finished my homework.
I have already finished my homework.
What is the main purpose of a narrative essay?
To tell a story
Which country has won the most men's FIFA World Cups?
Brazil
When are students allowed to use their phones?
Between class periods and lunch
Complete the sentence:
Maria ________ TV when her mother called her.
A. watches
B. watched
C. was watching
D. is watching
Maria was watching TV when her mother called her.
Which sentence uses the Present Perfect?
A. I studied English yesterday.
B. I have studied English for three years.
C. I am studying English.
D. I will study English.
B. I have studied English for three years.
What is a claim?
The writer’s main position or argument.
What is the capital of Colombia?
Bogotá
What's Ms. Torres first name?
Ariana
Correct the sentence:
Yesterday, I am studying when my friend arrived.
Yesterday, I was studying when my friend arrived.
Complete the sentence:
She ________ studying for two hours.
A. has been
B. was
C. is
D. will
A. has been
Which is the better narrative opening?
A. Soccer is a popular sport.
B. I will explain my story today.
C. My hands were shaking as I walked onto the field for the final penalty kick.
C. My hands were shaking as I walked onto the field for the final penalty kick.
What is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world by population?
Mexico
How many Social Studies teachers do we have at the school?
2
Ms. Kovel & Dr. Brooks
Identify both tenses:
While Carlos was driving to school, he saw an accident.
What is the difference between both sentences?
I have written my essay.
I have been writing my essay.
Put these in a logical order:
Claim → Reason → Evidence → Explanation
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
How many years has alta vista high school been in tucson?
23 years (Fall 2003)
Complete the sentence using Future Continuous:
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM, I __________ for my English test. (study)
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM, I will be studying for my English test.
Complete the sentence using the Past Perfect Continuous:
Before the teacher arrived, the students __________ for twenty minutes. (wait)
Before the teacher arrived, the students had been waiting for twenty minutes.
A student writes:
Technology makes people lonely because I think phones are bad.
What is this argument missing?
Possible answers:
For full points, explain that personal opinion alone is not enough evidence.
What animal has three hearts?
Octopus
Since when has Ms. Alvarez being a principal?
Fall 2003 (23 years ago)