2. Present Simple
Structure and Usage
The present simple is used to express daily routines and habits.
Adverbs of frequency such as 'usually', 'sometimes', 'rarely', etc.
are often used with the present simple.
This tense is often used with the following time expressions:
always, usually, sometimes, etc.
... every day
... on Sundays, Tuesdays, whenever, everyday, often, frequently,
rarely, occasionally, never etc.
3. Basic Construction
Positive
Subject + Present Tense + object(s) + time Expression
Frank usually takes a bus to work.
Negative
Subject + do / does + not (don't / doesn't) + verb + object(s) +
time Expression
They don't often go to Chicago.
Question
(Question Word) + do / does + subject + verb + object(s) + time
Expression
How often do you play golf?
4. Past Simple
Structure and Usage
The past simple is used to express something that happened a past point in time. Remember to
always use a past time expression, or a clear contextual clue when using the past simple. If you
do not indicate when something happened, use the present perfect for unspecified past.
This tense is often used with the following time expressions:
... ago
... in + year / month
...yesterday
...last week / month / year
... when ....
Basic Construction
Positive
Subject + Past Tense + object(s) + time Expression
I went to the doctor's yesterday.
Negative
Subject + did + not (didn't) + verb + object(s) + time Expression
They didn't join us for dinner last week.
Question
(Question Word) + did + subject + verb + object(s) + time Expression
When did you buy that pullover?
5. Future with Going to for Future Plans
This tense is often used with the following time expressions:
... next week / month
... tomorrow
... on Monday, Tuesday, etc.
Basic Construction
Positive
Subject + be + going to + verb + object(s) + time Expression
Tom is going to fly to Los Angeles next on Tuesday.
Negative
Subject + be not (isn't, aren't) + going to + verb + object(s) + time Expression
They aren't going to attend the conference next month.
Question
(Question Word) + be + subject + going to + verb + object(s) + time Expression
When are you going to meet Jack?
6. Future with Going to for Future Intent
The future with 'going to' is used for future intent. Remember that you can express a future intent without
expressing the exact future time that something will occur. This use of the future with 'going to' can be used
to discuss future study plans, career plans, and more.
This tense is often used with the following time expressions:
... next week / month
... tomorrow
... on Monday, Tuesday, etc.
Basic Construction
Positive
Subject + be + going to + verb + object(s) + time Expression
Anna is going to study medicine at university.
Negative
Subject + be not (isn't, aren't) + going to + verb + object(s) + time Expression
They aren't going to develop any new projects for the next few years.
Question
(Question Word) + be + subject + going to + verb + object(s) + time Expression
Why are you going to change your job?
7. Future with Will for Promises and Predictions
Structure and Usage
The future with 'will' is used to make future predictions and promises. Often the precise moment
the action will occur is unknown or not defined.
This tense is often used with the following time expressions:
... soon
... next month / year / week
Basic Construction
Positive
Subject + will + verb + object(s) + time Expression
The government will increase taxes soon.
Negative
Subject + will not (won't) + verb + object(s) + time Expression
She won't help us much with the project.
Question
(Question Word) + will + subject + verb + object(s) + time Expression
Why will they reduce taxes?
8. Simple Present Tense is used:
• When you are referring to habitual actions, or
actions that you always or never do
• When you are referring to unchanging truths
or making general statements of fact
• To report what appears in print. (this use is
common in academic writings)
• To describe past events as they are happening
now (historical present)
9. • write 5 things about your daily routine life.
• Write 5 facts about earth
• Write 5 things you like about your favorite TV
drama serial.
• Write in 5 lines how to boil an egg.
• Write in 5 lines what are you doing and
feeling Now.
Words suggestions: often , always, sometimes, never,
usually, every day, then, afterwards.
Do the work sheets.
