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When do we use the present simple tense? (Give two uses at least)
Habits and routines; A scheduled event in the future; Expression of thoughts and feelings; General truths.
When do we use the present continuous tense? (Give two uses at least)
Events that are happening now; Definite future plans; Temporary actions.
When do we use the past simple tense? (Give at least two uses)
Completed actions in the past; Habits and routines in the past; Consecutive actions.
When do we use the past continuous tense? (Give at least two uses)
An action in progress at a specific moment in the past; A long action interrupted by a short one; Simultaneous actions; Background information (stories)
When do we use WILL (Future Simple)? (Give at least two uses)
Predictions based on evidence; Spontaneous decisions; Promises; Offers; Timetables.
When do we use BE + GOING TO? (Give at least two uses)
Future plans; Predictions based on evidence.
Complete: I ____ (visit) my grandmother in Italy every summer. She ___ (come) to see me every winter.
visit; comes
Complete: I am outside now. It ____ (rain) heavily and I ____ (forget) to pick up my umbrella this morning.
is raining; forgot
Look! People ___ (run) out of the building. I ____ (not know) what ____ (happen).
are running; don't know; is happening
The train ____ (leave) at half past seven.
leaves / will leave
I ___ (not go out) with friends tonight. I have to study because on Monday I ___ (have) an exam.
am not going out; am having / am going to have
What ___ (you / wear) to the party tonight? I think I ___ (wear) a blue dress. I have just decided it.
are you going to wear / are you wearing; will wear
What ___ (you / buy) in the shopping centre yesterday? I ___ (try) on several clothes, but I ___ (buy) anything.
did you buy; tried; didn't buy
Is it correct? What did she do when she saw the bear?
Yes
Is it correct? Did she left for school on time?
No
Complete: Where ___ (you / go) when I ___ (see) you last night?
were you going; saw
