The present simple

We use the present simple to talk about repeated actions or events, permanent states or things which are always true. To find out more about the present simple, read and listen to the conversation below. Can you give me some examples? Yes, of course. We use the present simple to talk about things which are repeated every day, every week, every year, etc. I usually get up at 7 o'clock. I see. Yes, we often use adverbs of frequency sometimes, often, usually or other time expressions like on Mondays, twice a week or in the summer. What about permanent states? Permanent states are situations or feelings which are not temporary. I like him a lot. We also use the present simple for general facts, for example when talking about science or geography. Thailand is really hot at this time of year. So what do I need to know about forming the present simple? The main thing is that the third person singular forms end in -s or -es. He watches black and white films at his cinema club on Wednesdays. Exactly!

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The present continuous We use the present continuous (am/is/are + -ing) to talk about temporary things which have begun but haven't finished. They are often happening now, at this moment. Here are some examples of things happening now. I'm just uploading some photos to Facebook and I'm sending a message to Billie. I'm not sure what 'temporary' means. Yes, absolutely! OK, I see what you mean. Yes, I’m glad you asked me that. At eight I’m meeting Lucas, just for a quick coffee. What about questions and negatives? For questions you just change round the subject and the verb to be. Are you working hard for the exam? For negatives you add not after the verb to be. You're not really studying at all, are you? That's fine, but I suppose there are some spelling rules for –ing forms? Yes, you're right. have - having ride - riding If a verb ends in a vowel + a consonant, the consonant is usually doubled before you add –ing. swim - swimming run - running visit - visiting open - opening begin - beginning Whoops! Why not?

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Learning outcomes BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 2 / Session 5 / Activity 2 Beginners Level: Possessive Adjectives Worksheet. Level 1A: Elementary/Beginners >> Worksheets >> Possessive Adjectives Worksheet. Choose the correct possessive adjective (my, your, his, etc.) to fill the space in each sentence. Write the correct possessive adjective in the space. Choose from: my your his her its our their 1. _____ name is Marco.