Simple Present Tense
What is the simple present tense used for?
To describe habits, general truths, routines, and facts that are always or generally true.
What is the present progressive tense used for?
The present progressive tense is used to describe actions happening right now or future plans.
Name three free time activities you enjoy.
Reading, hiking, and playing video games.
What are adverbs of time? Give two examples.
Adverbs of time describe when an action happens. Examples: today, tomorrow.
How do you form a yes/no question in the simple present tense?
Use "do/does + subject + base verb" (e.g., Do you like to swim?).
Give an example of a simple present affirmative sentence.
Subject + V.B. (-s, if needed) + Complement
Example:
I play soccer every weekend.
Give an example of a present progressive affirmative sentence.
Subject+ to be+ verb -ing
He is watching a movie now.
Describe your favorite free time activity using the simple present tense.
I read books every evening because it helps me relax.
How do adverbs of time modify a sentence?
Adverbs of time provide information about when an action occurs.
How do you form a yes/no question in the present progressive tense?
Use "is/are/am + subject + verb-ing" (e.g., Are you running?).
Create a simple present negative sentence.
Subject + auxiliary do/does not + verb + complement
She doesn’t like coffee.
Create a present progressive negative sentence.
Subject+ to be + not+ verb -ing
They aren’t studying at the moment.
Describe your favorite free time activity using the present progressive tense.
I am reading a fascinating novel this week.
Create a sentence using an adverb of time with the simple present tense.
I visit my grandparents every Sunday.
Name 3 movie types, and make a question in simple present with one of the movie types.
Drama, Action, Animated
Do you like action movies?
Formulate a simple present question.
Do you read books every day?
Formulate a present progressive question.
Is she cooking dinner now?
Create a sentence using both simple present and present progressive.
I usually play video games, but today I am reading a book.
Create a sentence using an adverb of time with the present progressive tense.
She is working on a project today.
Fish, Cook, Hike
Are you fishing?
What adverbs of frequency can be used with the simple present tense?
Adverbs of frequency include always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never.
What are some time expressions used with the present progressive tense?
Time expressions include now, at the moment, currently, today, and this week.
Write a sentence about your weekend plans using both the simple present and present progressive tenses.
I usually go hiking on weekends, but this Sunday, I am watching a new movie with friends.
Explain the difference between "always" and "never" as adverbs of time.
"Always" means an action happens every time or all the time, indicating 100% frequency (e.g., I always drink water). "Never" means an action does not happen at any time, indicating 0% frequency (e.g., I never smoke).
Name 4 free-time activities, and make 1 question in simple present and 1 question in present progressive
Play an instrument, chat online, Play video games and Go to the gym
Do you play video games?
Are you going to the gym?