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Summary expressing present and past time (working with verbs)
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Summary expressing present and past time (working with verbs). Overview of present tenses (present continuous & present simple) and past tenses (past continuous & past simple). Also includes how to know when to use what time.

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  • September 17, 2023
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  • 2022/2023
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  • grammar
  • english
  • expressing time
  • working with verbs
  • present time
  • present tenses
  • present continuous
  • present simple
  • past time
  • past tenses
  • past simple
  • past continuous

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  • 2e graad
  • Engels
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Grammar revision

Expressing Time – WORKING WITH VERBS

1 Expressing present time (Present tenses)

A) Expressing time happening now (Present Continuous)

FORMATION:




Examples: Helen is swimming in the pool right now.
I am looking for my keys so we can leave.
Tom and Jolie are watching the live results of the
Eurovision Song Contest.




USE:

- Expressing actions happening at the time of speaking (now), including temporary
actions

Examples: Anju is joining a new fitness centre at this
moment.
We are staying in a new hotel on this trip.
(temporary action)



- Expressing longer actions occurring over time (stress the duration), including changes in
the environment or personality

Examples: With global warming, winters are getting
warmer. (change in environment)
She is not studying to be a nurse, but she is
studying to be a doctor. 1

, - Expressing actions in the future which have already been arranged (definite
arrangements)

Examples: We are seeing the Amy Winehouse concert
next week.
I am staying home the next two nights. I
have to study for my exams.
Tomorrow, she is baking a cake for her
friend’s birthday.




B) Expressing actions in present time (Present Simple)

FORMATION:




Examples: I work five days a week.
He wants to do diving.




USE:

- Expressing facts, states, and general truths


Examples: Water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.
The highest mountain in the UK is Ben Nevis.
Americans don’t drink more tea than British
people.

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