Mastering Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses

The video tutorial by Paul covers advanced points of present simple and present continuous tenses. It compares these tenses, emphasizing the importance of time expressions. The tutorial also explains stative verbs and their usage. It provides examples of when to use present simple and continuous, including storytelling, instructions, and commentary. The video concludes with a recommendation to practice basic rules for better English proficiency.

Why does the teacher prefer to compare tenses when teaching?

• It makes the lesson longer.

• It helps students understand how tenses work.

• It confuses the students.

• It is a requirement of the curriculum.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the key element in the sentence 'I stay with my uncle every holiday'?

• The object 'my uncle'

• The time expression 'every holiday'

• The subject 'I'

• The verb 'stay'

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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 actions happening around now?

• Future Simple

• Past Simple

• Present Simple

• Present Continuous

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What does the sentence 'I am being stupid' imply?

• A permanent state

• A temporary state

• A future action

• A past action

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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 can't we say 'I write a book' to indicate a permanent activity?

• Because 'a book' is singular

• Because 'a book' is an incorrect object

• Because 'write' is not a permanent verb

• Because a single book cannot be a permanent activity

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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

In which context is Present Simple commonly used?

• Talking about future plans

• Describing past events

• Describing temporary actions

• Telling jokes and anecdotes

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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 is Present Simple used in sports commentary?

• Because it is grammatically correct

• Because it is shorter and faster

• Because it is easier to understand

• Because it is more formal

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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 an example of a long-lasting change described using Present Continuous?

• I write poems

• You are getting taller

• I am reading a book

• I read books

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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 is Present Continuous used in storytelling?

• To describe past events

• To describe permanent states

• To set the background

• To indicate future actions

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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 should you do to improve your understanding of Present Simple and Present Continuous?

• Avoid using time expressions

• Only focus on advanced rules

• Practice the basic rules again

• Ignore the basic rules

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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