Present tenses

0. Learn the forms of the verbs 1

1. Learn the pronouns

Personal pronouns ++ Possessive determiners,Relative pronounsself/each other (Reflexive pronouns)Grammar Exercises - Pronouns

2. Learn the rules about present tenses 

Present Simple (1f(s), do/does- he, she, it) 1) Регулярна дія I go to school (Я ходжу у школу) 2)Постійна дія(її не можна побачити) He likes milk (Він любить молоко) 3)Закони природи The sun sets in the west (Сонце сідає на заході) 4)Коментарі He runs! He scores a goal!!! (Він біжить! Він забиває гол!) 5)Дії за розкладом The train leaves at 8 o'clock (Поїзд відправляється о 8 годині) 6)Дії у підрядних часу та умови після : if, when, till untill, before, after, once, as soon as ...by the time, UNLESS If you come , we will surf the Internet (Якщо ти прийдеш, ми погуляємо в Інтернеті.) 7)Стан (немає дієслів у реченні) I am a teacher (Я вчитель) Sentences and questions in the Simple Present – Exercise 1   Sentences and questions in the Simple Present – Exercise 2

Present Сontinuous (am, is, are +4 f) 1)Дія відбувається прямо зараз I am typing (Я зараз друкую) 2)Дія відбувається приблизно зараз - тимчасово I am reading Jack london (Я зараз читаю Джека Лондона) 3)Плани на 100% I am visiting my grandma on Sunday (Я відвідую бабусю в неділю) 4)Незадоволення зі словами "завжди", " постійно" He is always pushing me (Він завжди штовхається) 5) Протиставлення стану He is usually quiet, but today he is being so noisy. Present Progressive – MIXed Exercise 1  Present Progressive – MIXed Exercise 2

Pesent Perfect (have/has+3f) 1)Дія сталася і не написано, коли саме в минулому We have bought a new book (Ми купили нову книжку) 2)Постійна дія або стан протягом якогось часу. I have known you for 2 weeks. (Я знаю вас протягом 2 років) Sentences and questions in the Present Perfect – Exercise 1   Sentences and questions in the Present Perfect – Exercise 2   Sentences in the Present Perfect with //already// and //yet// – Exercise

Present Perfect Continuous (have/has been +4 f) 1)Дія відбувається/відбувалася і відомо, що певний проміжок часу на даний момент (за вказаним часом або ознаками). I have been typing for 10 minutes (Я друкую/друкував протягом 10 хвилин) Who has been using my cup? (Хто користувався моєю чашкою?) Sentences and questions in the Present Perfect Progressive – Exercise 1   Sentences and questions in the Present Perfect Progressive – Exercise 2

Extra activities: Simple Present Present Progressive Present Perfect Present Perfect Progressive

What is IELTS about?

Thanking and inviting a friend letter

Below is a sample letter for Task 1 of the General IELTS Writing Section. 

It is aninformal letter, which can be identified in several ways:

• the tone, which is warm, easy-going and conversational
• the use of first names (Ajay, Sunita, Carol)
• the use of contractions (I've, don't, can't)
• the use of informal expressions ("Thanks", instead of "Thank you")
• the closing salutation ( "Warm wishes", instead of the more formal "Yours sincerely" or "Yours faithfully")
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WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:

• thank them for the photos and for the holiday
• explain why you didn't write earlier
• invite them to come and stay with you

Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __

Dear Ajay and Sunita,
Thanks so much for your kind letter and the lovely photos of my holiday in Mumbai. 
Looking at the photos brings back so many happy memories of the times we spent together and the wonderful hospitality you extended to me. I felt completely pampered by both of you! You surrounded me with warm friends, good food, amazing sights, great shopping, unforgettable cultural events and laughter-filled evenings. I would have been lost without you. I can't thank you enough. 
Sorry for the delay in acknowledging your mail, but your package arrived just as I was about to leave town on a business trip. I've just returned to Toronto today.
These good memories gave me an idea. I know you've always wanted to visit Canada. Why don't you plan a holiday and staywith me this summer? The weather is great at that time of year, all tourist sites are open and I could take two weeks off from work. Aside from seeing Toronto, we could drive to Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City. I would be thrilled if you could make it.
Thank you both again for the beautiful holiday and the photos which are already up on my wall. Now, I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Warm wishes,
Carol
(216 words)

Part 2

1. Learn the forms of the verbs 2

2. Present Simple or Present Continuous 1

Verb Tense Exercise 1

Simple Present / Present Continuous

Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.1. Every Monday, Sally (drive) her kids to football practice.

2. Usually, I (work) as a secretary at ABT, but this summer I (study) French at a language school in Paris. That is why I am in Paris.

3. Shhhhh! Be quiet! John (sleep) .

4. Don't forget to take your umbrella. It (rain) .

5. I hate living in Seattle because it (rain, always) .

6. I'm sorry I can't hear what you (say) because everybody (talk) so loudly.

7. Justin (write, currently) a book about his adventures in Tibet. I hope he can find a good publisher when he is finished.

8. Jim: Do you want to come over for dinner tonight?
Denise: Oh, I'm sorry, I can't. I (go) to a movie tonight with some friends.

9. The business cards (be, normally ) printed by a company in New York. Their prices (be) inexpensive, yet the quality of their work is quite good.

10. This delicious chocolate (be) made by a small chocolatier in Zurich, Switzerland.

1. Every Monday, Sally (drive) drives her kids to football practice.

2. Usually, I (work) work as a secretary at ABT, but this summer I (study) am studying French at a language school in Paris. That is why I am in Paris. 

3. Shhhhh! Be quiet! John (sleep) is sleeping. 

4. Don't forget to take your umbrella. It (rain) is raining. 

5. I hate living in Seattle because it (rain, always) is always raining. 

6. I'm sorry I can't hear what you (say) are saying because everybody (talk) is talking so loudly. 

7. Justin (write, currently) is currently writing a book about his adventures in Tibet. I hope he can find a good publisher when he is finished. 

8. Jim: Do you want to come over for dinner tonight?
Denise: Oh, I'm sorry, I can't. I (go) am going to a movie tonight with some friends. 

9. The business cards (be, normally ) are normally printed by a company in New York. Their prices (be) are inexpensive, yet the quality of their work is quite good. 

10. This delicious chocolate (be) is made by a small chocolatier in Zurich, Switzerland.
3. Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous 7

Verb Tense Exercise 7

Present Perfect / Present Perfect Continuous

Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.
Robin: I think the waiter (forget) us. We (wait) here for over half an hour and nobody (take) our order yet.

Michele: I think you're right. He (walk) by us at least twenty times. He probably thinks we (order, already) .

Robin: Look at that couple over there, they (be, only) here for five or ten minutes and they already have their food.

Michele: He must realize we (order, not) yet! We (sit) here for over half an hour staring at him.

Robin: I don't know if he (notice, even) us. He (run) from table to table taking orders and serving food.

Michele: That's true, and he (look, not) in our direction once.
Robin: I think the waiter (forget) has forgotten us. We (wait) have been waiting here for over half an hour and nobody(take) has taken our order yet. 

Michele: I think you're right. He (walk) has walked by us at least twenty times. He probably thinks we (order, already)have already ordered. 

Robin: Look at that couple over there, they (be, only) have only been here for five or ten minutes and they already have their food. 

Michele: He must realize we (order, not) have not ordered yet! We (sit) have been sitting here for over half an hour staring at him. 

Robin: I don't know if he (notice, even) has even noticed us. He (run) has been running from table to table taking orders and serving food. 

Michele: That's true, and he (look, not) has not looked in our direction once.

4. Present Continuous or Present Perfect Continuous 9

Verb Tense Exercise 9

Present Continuous / Present Perfect Continuous

Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses, then click the "Check" button to check your answers.1. It (rain) all week. I hope it stops by Saturday because I want to go to the beach.

2. Sid: Where is Gary?
Sarah: He (study, at the library) for his German test on Wednesday. In fact, he (review) for the test every day for the last week.

3. You look really great! (You, exercise) at the fitness center ?

4. Frank, where have you been? We (wait) for you since 1 PM.

5. Tim: What is that sound?
Nancy: A car alarm (ring) somewhere down the street. It (drive) me crazy - I wish it would stop! It (ring) for more than twenty minutes.

6. Joseph's English (improve, really) , isn't it? He (watch) American television programs and (study) his grammar every day since he first arrived in San Diego. Soon he will be totally fluent.

7. Dan: You look a little tired. (You, get) enough sleep lately?
Michelle: Yes, I (sleep) relatively well. I just look tired because I (feel) a little sick for the last week.
Dan: I hope you feel better soon.
Michelle: Thanks. I (take, currently) some medicine, so I should feel better in a couple of days.

1. It (rain) has been raining all week. I hope it stops by Saturday because I want to go to the beach. 

2. Sid: Where is Gary? 
Sarah: He (study, at the library) is at the library studying for his German test on Wednesday. In fact, he (review) has been reviewing for the test every day for the last week. 

3. You look really great! (You, exercise) Have you been exercising at the fitness center ? 

4. Frank, where have you been? We (wait) have been waiting for you since 1 PM. 

5. Tim: What is that sound? 
Nancy: A car alarm (ring) is ringing somewhere down the street. It (drive) is driving me crazy - I wish it would stop! It(ring) has been ringing for more than twenty minutes. 

6. Joseph's English (improve, really) is really improving, isn't it? He (watch) has been watching American television programs and (study) studying his grammar every day since he first arrived in San Diego. Soon he will be totally fluent. 

7. Dan: You look a little tired. (You, get) Have you been getting enough sleep lately? 
Michelle: Yes, I (sleep) have been sleeping relatively well. I just look tired because I (feel) have been feeling a little sick for the last week. 
Dan: I hope you feel better soon. 
Michelle: Thanks. I (take, currently) am currently taking some medicine, so I should feel better in a couple of days.

Part 3

IELTS A 2 Writing 2 (Present Tenses)

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think it is fully justified while others think it is unfair.
Discus both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

model answer:

As a result of constant media attention, sports professionals in my country have become stars and celebrities, and those at the top are paid huge salaries. Just like movie stars, they live extravagant lifestyles with huge houses and cars.

Many people find their rewards unfair, especially when comparing these super salaries with those of top surgeons or research scientists, or even leading politicians who have the responsibility of governing the country. However, sports salaries are not determined by considering the contribution to society a person makes, or the level of responsibility he or she holds. Instead, they reflect the public popularity of sport in general and level of public support that successful stars can generate. So the notion of ‘fairness’ is not the issue.

Those who feel that sports stars’ salaries are justified might argue that the number of professionals with real talent is very few, and the money is recognition of the skills and dedication a person needs to be successful. Competition is constant and playersare tested every time they perform in their relatively short career. The pressure from the media is intense and there is little privacy out of the spotlight. So all of these factors may justify the huge earnings.

Personally, I think that the amount of money such sports stars make is more justified than the huge earnings of movie stars, but at the same time, it indicates that our society places more value on sport than more essential professions and achievements.
(246 words)
Raymond Murphy. English Grammar in UseDownloading
3,4- Present Continuous and Present Simple
10- Present Perfect Continuous and Simple
19- Present Tenses for the future

В яких піснях ви зустрічали Present Simple and Present Continuous?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp4UGYObsn8&feature=youtu.be

Потрібно розібратись з Present Simple і Present Continuous? - Вам сюди!) 1. Present Simple vs Present Continuous https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ShOoOd3FAo This short presentation will help you understand the differences between present simple and continuous with a very easy example from real life.-- Created using PowToon -- Free sign up at http://www.powtoon.com/ 2. Present Simple or Present Continuous Picture Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mij4wtu5yhw Practice your English with this fun video activity. Watch the video and choose the best words to finish the sentence. Download the free worksheet from here: https://en.islcollective.com/resource.. 3. Present Simple and Present Continuous: The Grammar Gameshow Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsW5sV3GMDM 4. Present Simple vs Present Continuous https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP8MRGAjgAs 5. Simple Present or Present Continuous + PDF - Exercises with answers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk34P1qbgf4 In this video, there are exercises and the answers to find the differences between Simple Present or Continuous Tenses. You can download the PDF file from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bBkA... 6.Learn English Tenses: Present Simple or Present Continuous? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL3ciyAEcms “I work” or “I am working”? In this easy English lesson, you will learn the difference between the PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE (“I work”) and the PRESENT CONTINUOUS (PROGRESSIVE) TENSE (“I am working”). Many students get confused, because these two tenses do not exist in all languages. Here, we’ll review when to use each tense, how to form it, and what common mistakes to avoid. We’ll do practice exercises together, so you can understand the differences clearly. Then, you can check what you’ve learned by taking the review quiz on engVid at https://www.engvid.com/present-simple... . 7. Learn English Grammar With TV Series | Present Simple vs. Present Continuous Tenses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELLCFbomiio Do you ever get confused of whether you should use the present simple (I am, I go) or the present continuous (I am being, I am going)? In this fun lesson, you will learn English grammar with TV series, so that you don't make the common mistake of confusing these two similar present tenses.

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