Present simple and Present continuous

Afirmative: subject + verb in base form + complement

she, he, it

most verbs add +s

example (like): She likes watermelon

verbs ending in s, sh, ch, o, x just add +es

example (do): He does his homework

verbs ending in consonant y change y ti +ies

example (study): She studies a lot

we, you, they, i

verb in base form

example (eat): They eat twice a day

Negative: subject + do not (don't). does not (doesn't) + verb in base form + complement

she, he , it

does not (doesn't) add verb in base form

example (cook): She doesn't cook well

we, they, you, i

do not (don't)

example (need): I don't need you anymore

Questions and short answers: Do, Does + subject + verb in base form + complement + ?

she, he, it

Does and verb in base form

example (read): Does he read everyday?

i, you. we, they

Do and verb in base form

example (want): Do you want chicken nuggets?

USE 1. Habits and everyday routines 2. Facts and general tuths 3. Verbs that describe states

Afirmative: subject + is,are + verb ing + complement

she, he, it

is and verb in ing

example (play): She is playing videogames

we, they, you

are and verb in ing

example (cry): The children are crying because they are hungry

i

am and verb ing

example (do): I'm doing the dishes

Negative: subject + is not (isn't), are not (aren't) + verb ing + complement

she, he, it

is not (isn't)

example (run): the squirrel isn't running

we, they, you

are not (aren't)

example (walk): They aren't walking fast

i

am not ('m not)

i'm not singing well

Questions and short answers: Are, Is + subject + verb ing + complement + ?

she, he, it

is

example (talk): Is she still talking with her friend?

Yes, she is, No, she is not

they, we, you

are

example (sweat): Are they sweating?

yes they are , no they aren't

i

am

example (drink):Am i drinking enough water?

yes i'm, no i'm not

Verbs

add ing

talking

ending in e remove it and add ing

taking

ending ie change it to ying

studying

(short) consonant + vowel + consonant double final and add ing

running

Use

actions that are hapening

at the time

around now

plans in the future

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

PRESENT CONTINUOUS