Present Tenses simple continuous perfect Presentation
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Welcome - Find a seat, grab your iPad
Riddle: I can whistle, I can howl, I can scream and I can whisper but I do not speak. What am I?
Goal today
In can make the Present Simple AND Present Continuous.
I know when to use the PS and PC and can use them correctly.
I know what state verbs and action verbs are
I have checked my Homework answers. If I made mistakes, I understand why the correct answer is correct.
I ask questions if something is unclear to me.
How are you feeling today?
How did the homework for today go?
PRESENT SIMPLE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Write what you REMEMBER
(how to make, when to use)
& Stative versus Dynamic Verbs
Present Tenses
Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Francisco wakes up at 7 am every day.
habits/routines/states
We use the Present Simple to talk about habits, routines, repeated actions, and permanent states.
Expressions of frequency (always, usually, every day, etc) are common in this sentences.
He has brown hair and brown eyes.
He likes his coffee strong.
The sun goes down at around 6.30 where he lives.
Present Simple
Signal words for the Present Simple
Lorna and Aaron are arguing again. Listen!
on-going events/current trends
We use the Present Continuous to talk about situations that are going on at the time of speaking or that are temporary, and current trends.
We use the Present Continuous with always to show annoyance.
They're always arguing about silly things.
I heard he's staying with his parents this week.
Divorce rate is increasing in our country.
Present Continuous
Signal words for Present Continuous
'Always' is a signal word for Present Simple. When can you use it for the Present Continuous instead
Stative vs Dynamic Verbs
Drew works as a computer programmer.
states
Stative verbs describe states, not actions. They are not usually used in the continuous form.
He thinks his job is boring.
He has dark hair.
He is better at his job than his coworkers.
Stative Verbs
Drew is working on the computer right now. He works from 8am to 5pm.
actions
Dynamic verbs describe actions. They can be found in the simple or in the continuous form.
He's thinking about a collaborative project. He always thinks about possible problems and solutions.
He's having a cup of coffee. He usually has breakfast in the office.
Dynamic Verbs
State Verbs
Action Verbs
Write down all verbs you can come up with
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Notes
Some verbs can be both stative or dynamic, depending on the context. Compare:
Drew works as a computer programmer. (That's his occupation)
Drew is working on the computer right now. (He's performing an action)
He thinks his job is boring. (That's his opinion)
He's thinking about a collaborative project. (He's considering what to do)
He has dark hair. (That's his hair colour)
He's having a cup of coffee. (He's drinking coffee)
Grab your Homework
Launchpad: SB ex. 2, 3 & 4 + Page 129 3.5 ex 1 & 2 Orbit: SB ex. 2, 4 & 5 + Page 129 3.5 ex. 1 & 2 Galaxy: SB ex. 2 & 5 + Pge 129 3.5 ex. 1 & 2 + OneNote ex. 1
you can find the OneNote exercise under: Unit 3 --> 3.5 exercise 1
Page 129 ex. 1 & 2 [everyone made this]
OneNote Exercise [GALAXY]
Maria usually works (work) from home, but this week she is staying
We do not watch (not / watch) TV in the evenings anymore. We prefer (prefer) podcasts.
You can’t talk to Liam right now — he is having (have) a meeting with the marketing team.
My brother cycles (cycle) to work every day, but today he is driving (drive) because it is raining(rain).
I think (think) this plan sounds (sound) risky.
The café closes (close) at 6 p.m., but today it is staying (stay) open longer for a private event.
She always complains (always / complain) about her job, but this month she is actually enjoying (actually / enjoy) it.
What are you doing (do) these days? You seem (seem) much busier than before.
I think this plan sounds risky
why not 'am thinking'?
'She always complains about her job'
'She is always complaining about her job'
What is the difference in meaning?
