Grammar Sprint: Present Simple & Present Continuous

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Grammar Sprint: Present Simple & Present Continuous

Learning objective

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the uses of Present Simple and Present Continuous. At the end of the lesson you will be able to form questions and negatives in Present Simple and Present Continuous. At the end of the lesson you will know the common time expressions for Present Simple and Present Continuous.

What do you already know about Present Simple and Present Continuous?

Uses of Present Simple

For habitual actions. Used for unchanging situations.

Formation of Questions and Negatives in Present Simple

Questions formed using 'do' or 'does'. Negatives formed using 'do not' or 'does not'.

Uses of Present Continuous

For actions happening now. Used for temporary situations.

Formation of Questions and Negatives in Present Continuous

Questions formed using 'am', 'is', or 'are'. Negatives formed using 'am not', 'is not', or 'are not'.

Time Expressions for Present Simple

Common time expressions include: - Always - Usually - Often - Sometimes - Never

Time Expressions for Present Continuous

Common time expressions include: - Now - At the moment - Currently - For a short time

Definition List

Present Simple: A tense used for habitual actions and unchanging situations. Present Continuous: A tense used for actions happening at the moment and temporary situations. Time expressions: Words or phrases that indicate the time of an

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