VERB TENSES REVIEW

SIMPLE PRESENT: USES

I normally follow several soap operas on TV.

I always flip through TV channels when Im

bored.
I get together with my friends every other
weekend.

SIMPLE PRESENT: USES

Being a couch potato can kill you.

True friends back you up regardless of what
youre going through.
Broadcasters believe parents should
monitor what their children watch.

SIMPLE PRESENT: USES

Be silent! The movie starts in a few minutes.

The bus does not arrive at 11 AM, it arrives a
11 PM.
Whendoweboardthe plane?

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PRESENT
CONTINUOUS

PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USES

I cant get John to help me around the

house. There he is watching TV. That
little good-for-nothing!
Youd better email Jane if you want to
reach her. Today shes working from

PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USES

Cereal ads are hooking children on poor eating

habits.
The world is getting hotter on account of global
warming.
The company is changing its policies after the
satisfaction poll they held.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USES

Im getting together with my

friends after work on Friday.
Is she visiting her parents next
weekend?

PRESENT CONTINUOUS: USES

My teacher is always picking on me. I

dont know what else to do.
Gosh! This button is constantly
coming off my shirt. Ive had it sewn
back three times already.

STATIVE VERBS: NO
CONTINUOUS
FORM
IS
USED
When a verb describes a state and not an action

Some verbs can have both meanings

I dont think I should go out. It looks like it might rain.
Im thinking of (=CONSIDERING) moving to Canada.
How do you like London so far?
I guess Im liking it more now that my English is
better.
Jane is so stupid. I cant believe she and Gabe have
split up.
You two are just being stupid. You should make up!

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DECIDE WHEN TO USE THE

SIMPLE PRESENT AND THE
PRESENT
CONTINUOUS
We __________
(sell) products
all over the world. Indeed,

theres now an offer for Brazilian costumers: we __________

(give) 20% discount for purchases of multiple items.
2) Melissa ___________ (spend; usually) four hours in front of
TV. These days she _____ (try) to focus more on her studies.
3) Today _______ (be) second of finals week and I ________
(feel; already) overwhelmed. Im exhausted and my hands
________ (shake) from writing so many essays.
4) I _______ (negative know) the answer so I _______ (have)
my brother help me with my homework.

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PRESENT PERFECT

PRESENT PERFECT: USES

TV sets have become more modern as

time went by.
Ive never been a big fan of sitcoms.
- Has there ever been a World Cup in
Brazil?

PRESENT PERFECT: USES

: CONNECTION TO THE PRESENT

Shes now in the streets panhandling

because shes lost her job and needs to feed
her children.
Johns missed the bus so hes going to be
late.

PRESENT PERFECT: USES

:RECENTLY COMPLETED ACTIONS

- Sorry, I hope Im not bothering you.

- Not at all! Come in. Ive just finished lunch.
Im afraid you cant board the plane. The
doors have just been closed.

PRESENT PERFECT: USES

:UNFINISHED STATES

Ive

known you since the beginning of the

term.
Ive lived here for three years now.
Shes been hooked on cocaine ever since I

DECIDE WHEN TO USE THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE
PRESENT
PERFECT
1) My computer ________ (break down)
last week so Im having to use my
tablet.
2)Oh no! My computer ________ (crash)!
What am I going to do now?!
3)_______ you _______ (hear) the news?
There _________ (be) an earthquake in

DECIDE WHEN TO USE THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE
PRESENT
PERFECT
5) ______ the meeting ______ (begin)
yet? Im on my way I should be
there soon so save me a seat.
6)______ the meeting _____ (start) on
time? I wasnt there so I dont know.
7) When I ______ (be hired) the
company ______ (have) only a handful

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PRESENT PERFECT
CONTINUOUS

PRESENT PERFECT
CONTINUOUS: USES
I thought that my roommate and I would get on but
weve been having some disagreements since I moved
in.
WhyhasNancynot been takingher medicine for the
last three days?
Shehas been workingat that company for three years.

PRESENT PERFECT
CONTINUOUS: USES

EMPHASIZE THE
RESULT OF AN ACTION

Sorry I havent gotten much work done.

Ive been watching too much Netflix
lately. Im hooked!
Have you been crying? Your eyes are

PRESENT PERFECT
CONTINUOUS VS PRESENT
PERFECT

PRESENT PERFECT
- Lets hang out tomorrow!
- Sure, that would be
awesome! Ive finished
all of my homework so
Im free. (ITS
COMPLETED).
Ive never really been a
big fan of sitcoms.

P. P.
CONTINUOUS

Ive been working on

my homework for hours
now. Im exhausted.
(SIDE EFFECT, RESULT)

Usually I study at home,

but I've been studying