Present simple:
The simple present tense is used to describe actions that are habitual or routine, as well as facts that are always true. We use the simple present tense to talk about things that happen regularly, frequently or all the time.
Habits and routines
- I wake up early every morning.
- She always drinks coffee in the morning.
- They never eat fast food.
Facts
- The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
- The Earth revolves around the sun.
- The moon has a gravitational pull.
Stative verbs
Stative verbs are a specific type of verb that describe states or conditions rather than actions. These verbs express how someone feels, what they think, or what something is like. Unlike action verbs that show physical movement or activity, stative verbs describe a person’s state of being or the qualities of something.
Here are some common stative verbs:
- Aree: I agree with you
- Want: She wants to travel to India next year.
- Believe: They believe in ghosts.
- Have: I have a headache.
- Like: He likes playing soccer.
- Know: Do you know the answer?
- Understand: Do you understand what I mean?
Present Continuous:
The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or in progress at the time of speaking. We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions that are temporary or incomplete, as well as trends that are currently happening.
Actions in progress
- She is currently studying for her exams.
- They are building a new house in my neighbourhood.
- He is watching TV right now.
Things started but not finished at the time of speaking
We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions that were started in the past but have not yet been completed.
Example:
- I am currently working on my homework, but I haven’t finished it yet.
- My neighbour is renovating his house. The house will be fully renovated in 2 months.
Trends
- The temperature is increasing every year due to global warming.
- More and more people are using social media for communication.
- The number of people who are working from home has increased during the pandemic.
Grammar Practice
Choose the correct sentence.
Speaking practice
- Complete the questions
- Ask and answer the questions
Board Game
🎲 Students take turns rolling the dice and moving their piece on the board.
🛑 When a student lands on a square, they answer the question using the correct tense.
🗣️ Example: “I go to the cinema once every month.”
👂 The other players listen and decide if the answer is right or wrong.
✅ If the answer is right, the student stays on that square.
❌ If the answer is wrong, they go back to their previous square.
🏆 The first student to reach the finish square wins the game!
Grammar Practice
Drag and drop the correct word using your mouse or your finger
Speaking Practice