GRAMMAR BULLETIN

September, 2013

Present simple
We use present simple: * to talk about habits and routines. I take a shower every day. He watches tv in the afternoons. * to talk about things that happen regularly. She often phones me. * to talk about something that is always or usually true. Children ask a lot of questions. Complete the table. Present simple
I / you / we / t hey He / she / it

Elabor: Profra. Rebeca Cruz

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Important:
Present simple. *In affirmative sentences, we add s or es in the third person singular (he, she, it). I live in Mexico She watches tv in the afternoons. * We often use adverbs of frequency with the present simple (always, usually, often, sometimes, never). They usually go shopping on Saturdays.
Taken from: Grammar Practice for Elementary Students.

Present Continuous
We use present continuous: * to talk about something that is happening now, at exactly this moment. * Time expressions: now, right now or at the moment. She is working right now. You are studying English.

Spelling rules for verbs + -ing.

Verb
Most verbs

Rule
add ing

Examples
sleepsleeping workworking

Verbs ending in e

take away the e

live living dancedancing

Verbs ending in ee

add ing

see-seeing agree agreeing

Verbs ending in ie

change ie to y

lielying diedying

Verbs ending in one vowel + consonant. Verbs ending in two vowels + consonant.

double the final consonant*

Stopstopping swimswimming

add -ing

rainraining readreading

I. Complete the e-mail. Use the present simple or present continuous of the verbs
New Message Hi, Alix! How is everything? How are your parents? I miss you! I_____________ (1.like) London its wonderful. We _______________(2. not live) very near the city, but our flat is nice. John and Anns new school is all right. They_____________ (3. do) a lot of homework , but they ______________ (4. hate) that! Dads new job is good. Hes at home more time. At the moment he _____________(5. paint) the bathroom. Ann ______________ (6. make) a cake and John ______________ (7. play) with the dog in the garden. Its nice to be here! How are you? ____________________ (8. you / need) holidays? Come and see us soon! Love, April
1.like , 2. dont live, 3. do, 4.. hate, 5. is painting, 6. is making, 7. is playing, 8. Do you need...