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