English with JF Chosen Pre-intermediate Present Simple

English with JF Chosen Pre-intermediate

Present Simple Tense Use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens. It can also be something a person often forgets or usually does not do. The Simple Present can also indicate the speaker believes that a fact was true before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is not important if the speaker is correct about the fact. It is also used to make generalizations about people or things.

S + Verb + Object 1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period. I take the train to the office. The train to Berlin leaves every hour. John sleeps eight hours every night during the week. 2. For facts. The President of The USA lives in The White House. A dog has four legs. We come from Switzerland. 3. For habits. I get up early every day. Carol brushes her teeth twice a day. They travel to their country house every weekend. 4. For things that are always / generally true. It rains a lot in winter. The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace. They speak English at work.

Past Simple Tense Use the Simple Past to express the idea that an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, the speaker may not actually mention the specific time, but they do have one specific time in mind.

VERB + ed or irregular verbs I saw a movie yesterday. I didn't see a play yesterday. Last year, I traveled to Japan. Last year, I didn't travel to Korea. Did you have dinner last night? She washed her car. He didn't wash his car.

Future Simple Tense Simple Future has two different forms in English: "will" and "be going to. " Although the two forms can sometimes be used interchangeably, they often express two very different meanings. These different meanings might seem too abstract at first, but with time and practice, the differences will become clear. Both "will" and "be going to" refer to a specific time in the future.

will + verb You will help him later. Will you help him later? You will not help him later

am/is/are + going to + verb You are going to meet Jane tonight. Are you going to meet Jane tonight? You are not going to meet Jane tonight.

Test Preset simple Past simple Future simple

The candidate. . many voters when she ran for governor last year. (a) impress (b) impressed (c) will impress

Answer: The candidate. . many voters when she ran for governor last year. (b) impressed

A Christian should abandon all. . toward the person they forgive. (a) ill will (b) ill timing (c) ill manners (d) ill at ease

Answer: A Christian should abandon all. . toward the person they forgive. (a) ill will

David Beckham's. . Sir Alex Ferguson originated from his decision to stay at home and tend his ailing son rather than attend training on that particular Friday. (a) fall-through (b) fall behind in (c) fallback on (d) fallout with

Answer: David Beckham's. . Sir Alex Ferguson originated from his decision to stay at home and tend his ailing son rather than attend training on that particular Friday. (d) fallout with

Our daily habits often force us to. . all kinds of degrading and destructive events, all in the name of keeping things comfortable or familiar. (a) put up (b) put up with (c) put on hold (d) put out

Answer: Our daily habits often force us to. . all kinds of degrading and destructive events, all in the name of keeping things comfortable or familiar. (b) put up with