This document discusses the four present tenses in English: present simple, present continuous, present perfect simple, and present perfect continuous. It provides examples and explanations of when to use each tense, such as using the present simple to talk about habits, permanent situations, or future events on a calendar. The present continuous is used for activities happening now or temporary situations. The present perfect simple is used for unfinished activities continuing up to the present or recently finished activities. The present perfect continuous is used for longer unfinished or recently finished activities or repeated actions continuing up to the present.
2. Present tenses
• There are four present tenses in
English:
o Present simple
o Present continuous
o Present perfect simple
o Present perfect continuous
3. Present simple: uses
I always have my breakfast in bed.
I go for a walk every afternoon.
afternoon
Why are we using the present simple
here?
15. Present continuous: uses
My sister’s living at home for the moment
until she finds a place of her own.
Why are we using the present continuous
here?
19. Present continuous: uses
I’ve lost my key again. I’m always losing things.
My mom’s always telling me what I should and
shouldn’t eat.
Why are we using the present continuous here?