Now we know and can recognize different verb features. This is helpful to guide our choices when using verbs to best express our thoughts. We will continue by learning when and how to use verbs in the present. Standard English uses specific rules about the form and meaning of different present tense-aspect combinations, so it is important to know and follow them to communicate successfully.
Now that we know how to form the simple present tense and present continuous tense in the affirmative, negative, and interrogative, let's look at how they are different from each other when using them in sentences.
Let's start by reviewing how to form the simple present tense and the present continuous tense in Standard English. Next, we will look at when to use each to correctly express our thoughts in a sentence.
These activities give you the opportunity to find out how well you understand how to form and use the present simple and continuous tenses. If you have a difficult time forming and using verbs in the present, you may return to review the information above and then try these practice activities again.