Read the following sentences:
They are leaving home now.
I usually leave home at 7.30 in the morning.
Do they mean the same? Explain the meaning of each sentence.
The first sentence refers to an action happening at the moment of speaking. Whereas the second sentence refers to an action which happens regularly.
Complete these sentences bellow:
I use Present Simple to talk about actions that __________________________.
I use Present Continuous to talk about actions which ______________________________.
Present Simple Tense
In the 3rd person singular you add -s or -es (if the verbs in with -o, -sh, -ch, -ss, -x);
To build Interrogatives or Negatives you need the verb to do;
If the sentence has a 3rd person singular, the -es is glued to the verb to do and the main verb stays in the infinitive.
Expressions that normally appear with this verb tense:
usually, often, sometimes, regularly, rarely, never, every day/week/month/year
Aff.: She usually goes to the swimming pool on Friday.
Neg.: They lack of English vocabulary because they don't (do not) read.
Int.: Do you enjoy eating fish regularly?
Present Continuous Tense
It is compound by 2 verbs.
Formula:
am/ is/ are + verb + -ing
Expressions that normally appear in the sentences are: Now, right now, at the moment
There are also the marks of direct speech "..." (inverted commas) which might indicate an action occurring at the moment of speaking.
Aff.: Todd is not here because he is still sleeping.
Neg.: They are not playing football right now. They are studying.
Int.: Sorry, am I interrupting? I need to talk to you.
YOUR TURN:
Try this one here.
And this one here.
If you have doubts, write them and ask in class.
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