⏰ Present Simple
Why do we say "She cooks" with an -S, but we say "I cook"? Explain the rule.
We add -S to the verb only for Third Person (He, She, It)
What is the past tense of "COOK"? Explain the rule for regular verbs in the past.
Cooked. Rule: For regular verbs, we add -ED to talk about the past.
What is the difference between: "I will eat pizza" and "I am going to eat pizza"?
We use WILL for instant decisions or promises. We use GOING TO for plans we decided before speaking.
Fix this sentence and explain why: "Look! The dog is runing in the park."
"running" (with double N). Rule: When a short verb ends in Consonante-Vocal-Consonante (CVC), we double the last consonant before adding -ING.
Change this sentence to a negative sentence and explain the rule: "He plays soccer on Fridays."
He doesn't play soccer on Fridays." Rule: In negative sentences for He, She, It, we use doesn't
Correct this sentence and explain the mistake: "Yesterday, I goed to the park."
"Yesterday, I went to the park." Rule: GO is an irregular verb, so its past form is went. "Goed" is incorrect.
Change this sentence to the future using going to: "We watch a movie." What are the rules for going to?
"We are going to watch a movie." Rule: For Going to, you always need the verb BE (am/is/are) + going to + verb.
What is the difference between "I eat pizza" and "I am eating pizza"? When do we use each?
"I eat" is a habit/routine (Present Simple). "I am eating" is an action happening right now (Present Progressive).
How do you make a question in Present Simple? Turn this into a question: "You live in a big house."
Do you live in a big house?" Rule: To make a question in Present Simple, we put Do (or Does for He/She/It) at the very beginning.
Fix this question and explain the rule: "Where you went last weekend?"
"Where did you go last weekend?" Rule: In past questions, we use the helper DID, and the main verb goes back to its normal form (go, not went).
Correct this sentence and explain why it is wrong: "Next summer, I will going to travel to Disney."
"Next summer, I am going to travel to Disney" or "I will travel to Disney." Rule: You cannot mix them! "Will going to" is grammatically incorrect.
Fix this question and explain the rule: "Why you are crying?"
"Why are you crying?" Rule: In questions, the verb BE (are/is/am) goes before the person (subject).
Why do we say "He watches TV" (with -es) but "He plays games" (only -s)? Explain the spelling rule.
If a verb ends in -ch, -sh, -s, -x, or -z, we add -ES (watches).
Tell us a short story (3 sentences) about what you did last weekend using at least 2 irregular verbs.
"Last weekend, I went to the cinema. I ate popcorn and I saw a funny movie." (Went, ate, saw are irregular).
Make a prediction! What will the world look like in the year 2050? Use will and give 2 reasons.
Example: "In 2050, cars will fly because technology is advancing, and robots will do our homework."
Look around the room. Describe 3 things that are happening right now using the Present Progressive
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Explain the rule for verbs ending in -Y (like fly or study) when we use He/She/It. Give examples.
If a verb ends in a consonant + Y (like fly or study), we change the Y to an I and add -ES (flies, studies).
What is the difference in pronunciation between the -ed in cooked, played, and wanted? Explain!
ED has 3 sounds: /t/ after voiceless sounds (cooked), /d/ after voiced sounds (played), and /id/ after T or D (wanted).
Create a question in the future tense to ask a classmate about their next vacations. Explain how to form future questions.
"Where are you going to go on your next vacation?" or "Where will you go...?" Rule: Question word + Auxiliary (Be / Will) + Subject + Verb.
Why can't we usually use verbs like love, hate, or know in the Present Progressive? (e.g., Why is "I am knowing the answer" wrong?)
They are Stative Verbs (verbs of thinking or feeling). They describe states, not physical actions, so they usually don't use -ING.