SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

The simple present is a verb tense with two main uses. We use

the simple present tense when an action is happening right now,

or when it happens regularly (or unceasingly, which is why it’s

sometimes called present indefinite). Depending on the person,

the simple present tense is formed by using the root form or by

adding -s or -es to the end.

How to Form the Simple Present?

In the simple present, most regular verbs use the root form,

except in the third-person singular (which ends in -s).

First-person singular : I write

Second-person singular : You write

Third-person singular : He/she/it writes (note the -s)

First-person plural : We write

Second-person plural : You write

Third-person plural : They write

Example :

1. Positive :

The man sits alone

2. Negative :

The man doesn’t sit alone

3. Interogative :

Does the man sit alone?

 PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

Otherwise known as the present progressive tense, is formed

when the present tense of the 'to be' verb is connected with a

present participle. A present participle is a verb that ends in '-

ing'. The present continuous tense allows the speaker to talk

about things that are and that are not happening now,

temporarily, repeatedly, and in the near future. In this lesson, we

will go over the uses of present continuous tense and look at

examples to help you fully understand how to properly use this

tense in a sentence.

Present Continuous Tense Uses

The present continuous tense cannot be used with non-

continuous verbs or mixed verbs. A non-continuous verb is a

verb that cannot be physically seen. For example, the verbs 'to
love', 'to own', and 'to need' are examples of non-continuous

verbs. A mixed verb is a verb that can have multiple meanings

and behave like a normal or non-continuous verb. The verbs 'to

have' and 'to miss' are examples of mixed verbs.

Let's gain an understanding of the other rules for using present

continuous tense by looking at a few examples, starting with

talking about the present. The present continuous tense can be

used to talk about the present when the speaker is referring to

something that is happening in that moment or something that

occurs before or after a certain time.

If something is or is not happening at the moment, the speaker

might say :

 I'm running to the store; I'll be home later.

 The baby is sleeping.

 I am not eating doughnuts for breakfast.

If something is happening before or after a certain time, the

speaker might say :

 At two in the afternoon, we are eating lunch.

 When you come home, dinner is cooking in the oven.

 SIMPLE CONTINOUS TENSE

Example :

1. Positive :

We are playing football in the field

2. Negative :

We aren’t playing football in the field

3. Interogative :

Are they playing football in the field?