Present simple, present continuous worksheets for esl. Future perfect simple and continuous progressive tense. When ready, each pair can take turns performing for the class. My grandfather often comes over for dinner at the weekends. Exercise 2 present simple and continuous solutions. For the present continuous, use the verb to be and ing. I am not very good so i am learning with a trainer. Present simple to talk about habits and routines use the present simple. Present simple and present continuous learnenglish kids. Simple present vs present continuous present continuous simple present now at the momentat present this morningevening e. Simple present and present progressive exercises affirmative, negative, interrogative. Present simple and present continuous pdf exercises.
If one is stating an action that is happening but will soon come to an end they use present simple when the action will end one uses present continuous tense. C complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Present simple vs present continuous rules and exercises. Present continuous tense used to express actions in the future and the going to form. Pdf exercises on the present simple and continuous. In tenses, it is the present tense, especially the present simple and present continuous that. Present simple vs present continuous exercises pdf. Present continuous exercises pdf positive, negative and question forms. Wrapup by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board. Most people to believe we to be rich because we to live in a big house. Present simple and present continuous other contents. Present simple negative statements 16 gapfill sentences learners listen to their teacher read aloud present simple verbs and complete the sentences by forming negative statements.
As you watch the video, look at the examples of the present continuous. Difference between present simple and present continuous. You can check the answers and learn the result of your quiz after you finish the test. Students solutions elementary grammar exercise 2 present simple and continuous. Present continuous learnenglish teens british council. Present simple vs present continuous 2 interactive worksheet. Lots of multiple choice practice suitable for elementarylowintermediate students based on my ws i downloaded some time ago. This worksheet provides a deeper understanding of the differences between present simple and present continuous. Students then work together with their partner and write two. Right now i am looking for information about famous players on the internet. This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution noncommercial noderivatives 4. Oliver, alfie and daisy are working hard for their endofyear exams. Even people who have a good level of english often make mistakes between present simple and present continuous. The present continuous tense multiple choice test 1.
This game is also excellent for classroom teaching. Circle the keywords and fill in the blanks with the simple present in the affirmative. Now lets compare the two tenses together present simple vs present continuous. There are some verbs that we never or rarely use in the present continuous form also true. I play tennis every weekend and i watch tennis matches on tv every time there is one. How do we make the tenses present continuous present simple 3. When the students have finished, go through the questions with.
Elementary grammar present continuous and present simple. A collection of english esl present simple vs continuous progressive tense, elementary a1 worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learnin. She to enjoy being in the kitchen with her friends. Give the students a few minutes to prepare for the task. Choose the best tense for each space, present simple or present continuous. Present simple and present continuous british council.
While its easy for most students to distinguish, say, the future simple tense from the past simple, its not always as easy for them to. Home page grammar elementary present simple or present continuous gap fill exercise 4. Present tenses esl interactive grammar, vocabulary game. Sometimes the present continuous is called the present progressive in some workbooks or lessons. It is the tense in grammar that tells us when the event or situation took place in time. Practice present tenses present simple and present progressive using this esl present tenses game. Habits or situations that happen regularly we use the present. Talking about the future present simplepresent continuousgoing to simple future key included level. For larger classes, you may have to run this part concurrently. Present simple vs present continuous exercises elementary. Grammar6 present continuous and present simple explanations present continuous to talk about things happening at the moment, use the present continuous. Present simple vs present continuous interactive worksheet. See the grammar reference chart at top of this site page. Elementary grammar present simple or present continuous.
I play tennis every weekend and i watch tennis matches on. English grammar lesson online for elementary level students an explanation of the past simple with printable exercises. A writing activity where students correspond with a friend while on. Present continuous worksheets the transition from teaching one verb tense to teaching another isnt always a clearcut process. For exercises, you can reveal the answers first submit worksheet and print the page to have the exercise and the answers. This worksheet is suitable for esl students over 15 years old, in addition to elementary, preintermediate, and intermediate students.
Put the verbs into the correct tense present simple or present continuous the train always. There are 10 questions in this quiz and each question has only one true answer. Home verb tenses practice present simple vs present continuous print exercises and lessons. Present continuous and present simple matching exercise. Working together, the students prepare the present simple and present. English esl present simple vs continuous progressive. Present simple tense and present continuous tense english grammar tutorial video lesson duration.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Simple and continuous exercises worksheet present continuous. English esl past simple and present simple worksheets. Choose the present simple or present continuous exercise 2. Tutees simple present tense booklet tutors copy in tutor manual pages 103118 simple present exercises exercise 1. You dont need to be a professional teacher to use our materials. Some people have a hard time differentiating when to use present simple tense and present continuous tense. Lets look at the difference between the present simple and present continuous, and learn some adverbs of frequency. Finally, do the grammar exercises to check you understand, and can use, the present. Present simple and present continuous every day learn english kids. Match the questions with the answers from the list in the box. The presenter is a bit strange, the points dont make sense and. Mar 15, 2017 present simple vs present continuous exercises elementary pdf stay safe and healthy.