{"id":42222,"date":"2020-05-13T11:37:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T09:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/?p=42222"},"modified":"2020-05-13T11:37:15","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T09:37:15","slug":"what-are-the-4-present-tenses-in-english-and-how-do-you-use-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/what-are-the-4-present-tenses-in-english-and-how-do-you-use-them\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The 4 Present Tenses In English – And How Do You Use Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are three main verb tenses in English – the past<\/a>, the present and the future – which each have various forms and uses. Today, we\u2019re going to explore the four different aspects of the present tense: the present simple, the present continuous, the present perfect and the present perfect continuous.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll look at how these tenses are structured, when exactly to use them – and of course, include some activities for you to practise them at home.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n

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The Present Tenses<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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These are the four present tenses in English and how they are used in a sentence:<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

1.Present Simple<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The present simple is usually the first tense English students learn. You can use it to talk about yourself and other people – as well as things that occur habitually in the present.<\/p>\n

Form<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

In the present simple, the base form of the verb is the same for every subject pronoun, except the third person, where you add an \u201cs\u201d to the end of the verb.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the verb \u201ceat\u201d:<\/p>\n

\"Present<\/p>\n

Uses & Examples<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • <\/i>Habits<\/strong> – I sometimes go to the gym. I never eat fish.<\/em><\/li>\n

  • <\/i>General Truths<\/strong> – London is the capital of England.<\/em><\/li>\n

  • <\/i>Repeated Actions of Events<\/strong> – We drive to work every day.<\/em><\/li>\n

  • <\/i>Fixed Arrangements\/ Timetables<\/strong> – The bus leaves at 6:30pm.<\/em><\/li>\n

  • <\/i>Feelings\/Opinions\/Beliefs<\/strong> – I love sandwiches. I hope to see you soon.<\/em><\/li>\n

  • <\/i>Instructions<\/strong> – First put the water in the pot, then bring to a boil.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/span>\n<\/ul><\/div>
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    Present Simple Activity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Now, it\u2019s your turn! Take a look at this present simple activity all about the daily routine<\/strong><\/em><\/span> of the Queen. As you watch the video, try to think of the correct answer, then wait a few seconds to find out what it is.<\/p>\n

    *Remember to use third person \u201cs.\u201d<\/p>\n