Mastering Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses

This video tutorial by Arnelle covers the present simple and present continuous tenses. It explains their usage for describing facts, routines, and actions happening now. The video also discusses forming negatives and questions, distinguishing between temporary and permanent situations, and using present continuous for complaints. Additionally, it explores how these tenses can be used for future events and storytelling to engage listeners.

Which verb form is used in the Present Simple tense?

• Base verb

• Past participle

• Infinitive

• Verb + ing

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the Present Continuous form of 'play' for 'I'?

• I am playing

• I am play

• I play

• I playing

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which tense is used for permanent situations?

• Present Simple

• Future Simple

• Present Continuous

• Past Simple

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following sentences is in the Present Continuous tense?

• Chickens lay eggs.

• I am talking to you now.

• My son has soccer club every Friday.

• I always put milk in my coffee.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

How do you form a negative sentence in the Present Simple tense?

• Add 'is not' before the base verb

• Add 'am not' before the base verb

• Add 'not' after the base verb

• Add 'do/does not' before the base verb

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is a correct question in the Present Continuous tense?

• Is he works from home?

• Does he work from home?

• Are you working from home?

• Do you work from home?

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

When do we use the Present Simple tense for future events?

• For actions happening now

• For fixed scheduled events

• For habits and routines

• For temporary situations

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence correctly uses the Present Continuous for a future arrangement?

• I start university in September.

• I am starting university in September.

• I will start university in September.

• I started university in September.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Why might we use the Present Simple and Present Continuous when telling a story about the past?

• To list facts and routines

• To talk about future plans

• To describe permanent situations

• To make the story more engaging

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is an example of using the Present Continuous to complain?

• She always arrives on time.

• They constantly argue.

• He is always arriving late.

• You always tell me what to do.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D