Y1 Unit 2 - Present Simple vs Present Continuous

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What is a Present Simple again?

What is a Present Continuous again?

Rules recap

We use the Present Simple to talk about habits, routines and things we are generally or always true

"I always wake up at 8 a.m."

We use the Present Continuous to talk about temporary things that are happing at or around the moment of speaking.

"I can't help. I'm doing my homework at the moment."

Recap exc. 1

Choose the correct form of the verb in the following sentences.

We ____ (have) science lessons three times a week.

1. have
2. are having
3. has
4. am having

Right now, we ______ (learn) about trees.

1. learn
2. are learning
3. learns
4. is learning

Tom ____ (do) some shopping this afternoon.

1. does
2. is doing
3. do
4. am doing

Tom _____ (want) to buy a new camera.

1. want
2. is wanting
3. wants
4. are wanting

I _____ (know) her face, but I _____ (not remember) her name.

1. don't remember
2. doesn't remember
3. remembers
4. isn't remembering

Alex ______ (not watch) the game tonight because he doesn't like football very much.

1. doesn't watch
2. amn;t watching
3. aren't watching
4. isn't watching

What does this word mean? I _____ (not understand) it.

1. don't understand
2. doesn't understand
3. isn't understanding
4. am not understanding

Recap exc. 2

Write down the correct form of the verb in the following sentences.

Paul _____ (wear) black jeans today.

It ____ (rain) a lot in February.

My mother ____ (cook) lunch every Sunday.

Can you be quiet, please? I _____ (listen) to some music.

More practice

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Cambridge Online

Now, go to Cambridge Online and do the following exercises from Unit 2 Grammar:

- Present Continuous 1, 2, 3 & 4

- Present simple vs. Present continuous 1 & 2

This is your homework!

I understand the difference between the Present Simple and the Present Continuous

1. Yes
2. No
3. I guess?
4. Hopefully

Extra practice

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