Present Tenses
Anita W Present Tenses
What is the definition?
The light from the Sun takes 8 mins 20 sees to reach the Earth. PRESENT SIMPLE
action happening right now
I work in an office and live in a flat in the suburbs. PRESENT SIMPLE
permament facts
I usually take the bus to work. PRESENT SIMPLE
a single action that is repeated
In Chapter 1, Susan meets David, and agrees to go to the school dance with him. PRESENT SIMPLE
situations that are generally true
I'm doing the washing-up. PRESENT CONTINUOUS
exaggerating or complaining
I'm reading one of the Harry Potter books at the moment. PRESENT CONTINUOUS
summary of the events in a narrative
At the moment I'm working from home, because my office is being renovated. PRESENT CONTINUOUS
actions which are temporary and not yet finished
Whenever I see Tom he's smoking. PRESENT CONTINUOUS
habits and routines
You're always borrowing money from me! PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Temporary situations
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