TENSES
TENSES
TENSES
TENSES
PRESENT TENSE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
PRESENT PERFECT
PAST TENSE
FUTURE TENSE
PRESENT TENSE
The functions of Present Tense are :
Present Tense is used to indicate habitual action.
(?) Do + S + V 1+ O/C
Do they understand the problem?
Do you go running twice a week?
Modifier of Time
Every . . .
Once a . . . , twice a . . . , three times a . . . ,
etc.
Always, seldom, usually, never, . . .
Exercise 1
Complete the sentences with the words in the
parentheses.
1. Bob seldom.......(wash) dishes.
2. I sometimes.....(get up) late.
3. He always.....(enjoy) good food.
4. They seldom....(drink) fresh milk.
5. Carol often.....(go) to the theatre.
6. Father usually.....(have) breakfast at 7.
7. They always....(carry) their books in their book bag.
8. Tom often....(watch) television at night.
9. Sally.....(swim) twice a week.
10. Dick....(study) at the university.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Present continuous is used to indicate that
the action still progess now.
1. A : .....................................................................................
B : Yes, ............................(John is drinking a glass of water)
2. A : .....................................................................................
B : No, ................................(Ruth isn’t eating breakfast)
3. A : .....................................................................................
B : Yes, ...............................(He is listening to the music)
4. A : .....................................................................................
B : No, .................................(The boys aren’t playing badminton)
5. A : .....................................................................................
B : Yes, .................................(The girls are working in the kitchen)
Exercise 3
Answer the questions using the words in parentheses
1. What are John and Mary doing? (watch televison)
the past
An action that began in the past and is still
Since
since + beginning time
since 1975, since January
(+) S + V2 + O/C
S + will + be
S + be (am/is/are) going to + V1
EXERCISES
1. Wait a minute. I (change) my clothes.
2. You look nervous. I (give) you a glass of water.
3. The doom (negative, happen) in 2017.
4. I (send) this letter tomorrow.
5. He (go) to French to continue his study.
6. She (go) the physiotherapist next Monday.
7. I (come) if they invite me.
8. Manda and I (prepare) some plates and glasses on the
dining table for the dinner tonight.
9. Yongki and Yoga (not participate) in music competition
at school next month.
10. (Give) Rama back Dayat’s phone?