Present simple
Use:
Things are always true.
Thing that happens regularly.
ASI: Auxiliary + Subject+ Infinitive
QUASI: Question word + Auxiliary + Subject+ Infinitive.
Put adverbs of frequency before the main verbs and after be. (always, often, usually,
sometimes….)
You remember the rules: add s with de 3th person singular
Eg:
They work in a Bank. I’m never late for work.
He doesn’t wear glasses. She usually has cereal for breakfast.
Present Continous
Be + verb – ing
Use:
Use the PC for actions in progress at the time of speaking or future arrangements.
Remember the spelling rules: Getting, living, studying.
Eg:
Who are you waiting for? What are you doing after class?
I’m waiting for a friend. I’m going to the café.
Actions and non-actions verbs
Verbs with describe actions, used in the present simple or continuous. E.g make, cook, can, be.
Verbs which describes stay and feelings (non actions) e.g. want, love, like, be, are NOT
normally used in the present continuous.
Common non action verbs are: agree, be, believe, belong, depend, forget, hate, hear, know, like,
love, matter, mean, need, prefer, realize, recognize, seem, suppose.
A few verbs have an action and a non action meaning.
e.g.
I have a big flat = possession (non action)
I can’t talk now. I’m having lunch. = activity (action)
