Simple present tense
The simple present tense is used to talk about the events that are happening in the present.
True or False?
False.
Simple present tense is used to talk about habits and routines.
The present continuous tense is used to talk about events or actions that are happening in the moment.
True or False?
True.
The dog is barkking to the cat.
The dog is BARKING to the cat.
Complete the sentence using the present continuous tense.
Mike _____________ (attend) to the class right now.
Mike is attending to the class right now.
Mike is not attending to the class right now.
Spell your full name without mistakes.
Good job!
In which situations do we have to change the verbs from their "normal form" in simple present tense?
When we use use the personal pronouns:
- He
- She
- It
What do we have to do with verbs to use them in the present continuous form?
Add "-ing" at the end of the verb.
Where does she lives?
Where does she live?
Complete the sentence using the simple present tense.
"My best friend ______________ (do/negative) his homework everyday."
"My best friend does not do his homework everyday."
Count up to the number 30.
Nice.
What auxiliaries can we use in the simple present tense when we are not using the verb "to be"?
Do / Does
What is the structure of the negative form of the present continuous form?
Subject + verb "to be" + not + verb with "-ing" + complement.
What is the children telling to the teacher
What ARE the children telling to the teacher?
Complete the following sentence using the simple present tense.
_______ ________ she _________ to go to the park? Because she wants to play basketball.
WHY DOES she WANT to go to the park? Because she wants to play basketball.
Mention 10 verbs in simple form in 10 seconds.
Great!
What is the main structure of the simple present tense in negative form using the verb "to be"?
Subject + Verb "to be" + Not + Complement.
How many rules do we have to change verbs to use in the continuous form?
(Double points if you can name all of them)
We have 4 different rules.
She are not swiming on the pool.
She IS not SWIMMING IN the pool.
Complete the following sentence using the present continuous tense:
_______ ________ we ________ (go) right now?
"WHERE ARE we GOING right now?"
Read the following sentence without mistakes.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled Peppers.
Great!
Translate the following sentence to English.
"Los regalos de los niños están a un lado del arbol de Navidad."
"The children's presents/gifts are next to the Christmas tree."
Translate the following sentence to English:
"Los maestros estan aprendiendo todos los dias de sus alumnos."
"The teachers are learning everyday from their students."
I is workking with 5 person four the project new.
I AM WORKING with 5 PEOPLE FOR the NEW PROJECT.
Complete the following sentences using simple present and present continuous tenses:
"I ________ ___________ __________ (feel/negative) good when I eat spicy food. I think that I ________ __________ (get) sick."
"I DO NOT FEEL good when I eat spicy food. I think that I AM GETTING sick."
When is teacher Gerardo's birthday?
It's on December 10th.