Present Continuous

Dear all my beloved readers!
Mr.ET Sopheak
Tel: 012289363 / 0976469625

Present Continuous

Positive sentence: Subjective+ am/ is/ are+ Verb-ing+ Complement.

Negative Sentence: Subjective+ am/ is/ are+ not+Verb-ing+ Complement.

Question: Am/ Is/ Are+ subjective+Verb-ing + Complement?

The present continuous is used:

- To describe something which is happening at the exact moment of speech.

Ex: Jim is watching television at the moment.

- To describe an action that is taking place now but not at the exact moment of speech.

Ex: John is working in London.

- To describe an event planned in the future.

Ex: I’m taking my French class on Tuesday.

- To describe a temporary situation.

Ex: I’m staying with a friend for a few days.

- To emphasize the frequency of an action.

Ex: That child is always crying for no good reason.

- To describe changing situations.

Ex: Her health is improving by leaps and bounds.

Thanks,

Present Simple

Dear all my beloved readers!
Mr.ET Sopheak
Tel: 012289363 / 0976469625

Present Simple

Positive sentence: Subjective+ Present Verb+ Complement.

Negative Sentence: Subjective+ do/ does+ not+ Infinitive Verb without 'to"+ Complement.

Question: Do/ Does+ subjective+ Infinitive Verb without"to"+ Complement?

The Present Simple tense is used to express:

General Truth

Ex: The sun rises in the east.

Habits

Ex: I play badminton every Tuesday.

Future Timetables

Ex: Our train leaves at 9 am.

Future after “When”, “Until”…

Ex: I won’t go out until it stops raining.

Permanent Situations

Ex: He works in a bank.

For Newspaper Headlines

Ex: Man enters space.

With Non-progressive

Ex: I believe that you are innocent.

When Telling Stories

Ex: Suddenly, the window opens and a masked man enters.

For Giving Directions and Instructions

Ex: First of all, you break the eggs and whisk with sugar.

Time Expressions in the Present Simple Tense

This evening;     At 10 am;     When;      Until;      As soon as;     After;    Before;     Twice a month;      Every Tuesday;      Often;     Sometimes;    Usually;      Always;   …

 Thanks,