They are on a very basic level of learning english and are introduced to the first form of past tense. I to eat was eating cornflakes while dad to read was reading the newspaper. Fill in the blanks with the present simple or present continuous. Present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous and present perfect simple 2 complete the sentences. T023 past tense simple and progressive present perfect tense. Past simple and past continuous cambridge university press. Pdf simple present vs progressive pdf simple present vs progressive 2. Past simple present perfect simple continuous past simple and present perfect. I played football at school but now i prefer swimming 5. Maybe he isnt working now maybe he is sleeping now, but usually he works at a bank.
Simple present vs present continuous present continuous simple present now at the momentat present this morningevening e. Tenses printable pdf worksheets for english language learners intermediate level b1 english practice downloadable. I have long hair when i be a little child, but now my hair be very short. English tenses exercises simple present tense simple past tense present perfect past perfect future 1 future perfect goingtofuture active and passive voice if clauses. Present simple, present continuous, past simple, past.
Present simple, present continuous, past simple english esl. It is necessary to write full form in negative sentences. This worksheet is created to revise three basic tenses present simple, present continuous and past simple. The simple tense is outlined in the example below using a regular verb. This worksheet is made to practice present simple, present continuous and past simple. The simple tense is a verb tense for past, present, and future events. I agree that jane is a good person to be with, but she to be aggressive now and again. Lets look at some sentences with be ing present progressivepresent continuous and the present form present simple to better understand the meaning be ing adds and why speakers choose to use it or start with our practice exercises. Fill the blanks with the correct form of the given verb.
Last night i was reading in bed when i suddenly heard a scream. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. Complete the sentences with a verb from the box in present perfect or past simple. Choose the present simple or present continuous exercise 2. Its a short quiz consisting of ten questions on simple present, present continuous, and simple past tense. George fell off the ladder while he was painting the ceiling. Microsoft word present simple or present continuous 1. Simple present vs present continuous 5 simple past vs past continuous. Complete the sentences with the verb in brackets in past simple or present perfect.
Simple present or present progressive englisch hilfen. I am speaking you are speaking he she it is speaking we are speaking they are speaking. I to take took a shower, then i to get dressed got dressed and to leave left. English grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. Past progressive and simple past linkedin slideshare. Complex test simple present or present progressivecontinuous. This is a worksheet to recall the present simple, present continuous and past simple tenses. The students are supposed to learn about the difference between simple present and simple past. Use the verbs in the box in either simple present or present continuous tense. The simple past is used for completed actions or events. Present simple vs present progressive tense difference. The simple present is also possible here with little difference in meaning i dont feel well today to. The past progressive describes actions or events in a time before now, which began in the past and is still going on at the time of speaking in other words, it expresses an unfinished or incomplete action in the past uses of the past progressive.
English esl present simple vs continuous progressive. A significant difference between these two tenses is we use the simple present tense for things that are permanent or are in general and the present progressive tense for things that may change or are temporary. Present perfect simple or present perfect continuous. The simple past is used for a completed past action. Past simple present perfect simple continuousenglish. Present simple vs present continuous past simple presentation o. Past simple or past progressive exercise 4 english4u. Exercise 3 simple past, present perfect, or present. We use the past progressive to talk about actions were in progress at special time in the past. Use simple past to focus on the completion of an action. Past simple past continuous past perfect simple answers a 1.
They answer comprehension questions and respond to questions about themselves using the simple present and present progressive. When children become teenagers, they more time with their friends. In the mean time we talk related with past progressive worksheet. The simple tense in english is the most basic way to express action. In this worksheet you will find different exercises to work on the present simple and present continuous verb tenses like completing sentences with. Present tense simple or progressive english grammar. The past simple is used to talk about completed actions at a particular point in the past, often with dates or times and words like yesterday, last and ago kurt went to canada in 1991 i didnt see you yesterday. Then he started to work for a large international company. All english past progressive exercises free and with help function, teaching materials and grammar rules.
Genitive s vs of expressing possession gerunds and infinitives. Future perfect simple and continuous progressive tense. This is important so that students learn when to use the simple past vs. Simple present or present perfect progressive english. The simple present tense and the present perfect progressive tense, also present perfect continuous, are both used to talk about the present. The simple present is used for general statements and actions that take place regularly in the present. The present perfect progressive is used to express the duration of an action that started in the past and continues into the present. Simple present or present progressive grammar exercise.
Simple present, simple past, simple future english test. Simple past vs past continuous 1 simple past vs past continuous 2 simple past vs past continuous 3 pdf exercises. Present simple vs present progressive real grammar. Put the verbs into the correct tense present simple or present continuous the train always.
Its pretty simple to differentiate between these three tenses, but some extra exercise will always benefit you in your english grammar test, writing, or anywhere it is required. Purchase photocopiable pdf purchase photocopiable pdf please choose the most appropriate answer for each sentence. Exercise 3 simple past, present perfect, or present progressive. Present perfect progressive present perfect continuous. Pdf present simple vs present continuous past simple. Complete with present simple or present continuous tense. In this lesson, students read three stories that use the simple present and present progressive in context.
Complex test simple present oder present progressive. Simple present and simple past choose the correct form of the verb. I buy a present for my husband but i think he not like it. Beginners present simple vs present progressive tense exercise with selections choose the correct tense. Lets look at some sentences with verbs in the past form past simple and present form present simple to better understand the meaning the past form adds and why speakers choose to use it. Past tense simple or past progressive complete the sentences with the verbs. Choose the correct tense simple past or past progressive. Simple present tense simple present tense in the negative. Its important to point out to students that with the simple past, we know when the action took place because of the time marker in the sentence. The foundation build on is the knowledge about the simple present and present progressive.