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PRESENT TENSES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE - Coggle Diagram
PRESENT TENSES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Present Continuous
Uses & Examples
Actions happening in the moment – We are learning grammar. Look! That man is reading a book.
Fixed arrangements for the future – I’m getting married in July.
Temporary events – He’s living in Wales for the moment.
To complain, or emphasize continuous behaviour with words like ‘always’, ‘forever’ and ‘constantly’ – You are always leaving your socks on the floor!
Present Perfect
Uses & Examples
Actions that start in the past and continue to the present – I’ve lived here for 3 years.
Life experiences, at an unspecified time in the past – I’ve swum with dolphins.
Repeated action in an unspecified time period – I’ve visited the Eiffel Tower three times.
Unfinished time (today, this week, this month, this year) – I’ve ridden my bicycle today.
A finished action with a present result – I’ve lost my keys (so I can’t open the door).
Recent past with the words ‘just’, ‘recently’, ‘already’ and ‘yet’ – I’ve just spoken to Mark on the phone.
Present Perfect Continuous
Uses & Examples
Actions that started in the past and continue in the present – I’ve been watching Game of Thrones.
To emphasise the duration or ’how long’ (with for and since) – Henry has been playing the violin since he was eight.
Recently finished actions, with present results – Why have you been crying? (there are tears in her eyes). It’s been raining (the ground is wet).
Present Simple
Uses & Examples
Habits – I sometimes go to the gym. I never eat fish.
General Truths – London is the capital of England.
Repeated Actions of Events – We drive to work every day.
Fixed Arrangements/ Timetables – The bus leaves at 6:30pm.
Feelings/Opinions/Beliefs – I love sandwiches. I hope to see you soon.
Instructions – First put the water in the pot, then bring to a boil.