Simple Present and Present Continuos

In questions we use the words DO and DOES

In affirmative sentences they are toghether with the verb (do not use DO or DOES)

In negative sentences they come ​before the verb as DON'T and DOESN'T

​Use

ONLY MEANING in the sentence is the tense (time) present

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Indicate that the verb (the action) and the complete sentence happens on a present time​

Do and Does

Used with:

He

She

It​

Does

Used with:

I

You

We

They​

​Do

(+) He plays with his dog every day.

(-) The pet doesn't like to bath.

(?) Does she study?

Does examples

(+) I drink coffee in the morning.

(-) We don't have classes on weekends.

(?)​ Do they wash their hands before they eat?

Do examples

verbs with he, she or it in affirmative-present: regular: add -S - like - likes /

verbs ending in X, O, Z, CH, SH, or S: add -ES - go - goes / SPECIAL CASE: have - has

(+) We are going to the mall.

(-) She isn't crying because she's sad.

​(?) Are they coming by bus or by car?

To be - present

Am - I

Are - You, we, they

Is - He, she, it​

​To be (pre) + v-ing

Specific momentaneous actions in the present time

ING: ​regular - read - reading / last letter E - come - coming / ending in IE - lie - lying / ending in CVC - shop - shopping​

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use: moment actions

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(+) We are wearing sunglasses.

(-) She isn't coming because she's sick.

(?) Are you using your cellphone?​

Present Continuous

use: routine actions / facts / things that are true in the present

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(+) I go to school from Monday to Friday.

(-) People don't use discman anymore.

(?)​ Which fruit do you like best?

Simple Present