Grammar: present habits and actions now

Vocabulary in this set

Compare routines and facts with actions happening now and future arrangements.

1. every day + simple present

   Expression

   describe a routine that happens each day

   Every day + simple present: She walks to work every day.

2. often + simple present

   Expression

   describe an action that happens regularly

   Often + simple present: We often visit our grandparents.

3. simple present for facts

   Expression

   state a general fact

   Simple present for facts: The sun rises in the east.

4. simple present negative

   Phrase

   say that a routine or fact is not true

   Simple present negative: I do not watch TV in the morning.

5. simple present question

   Phrase

   ask about a routine or general fact

   Simple present question: Do you like pizza?

6. right now + present continuous

   Expression

   emphasize an action happening at this exact time

   Right now + present continuous: I am not watching TV right now.

7. present continuous for now

   Expression

   describe an action in progress now

   Present continuous for now: I am writing a letter.

8. present continuous negative

   Phrase

   say that an action is not happening now

   Present continuous negative: He is not listening to music.

9. present continuous question

   Phrase

   ask whether an action is happening now

   Present continuous question: Are you studying for the exam?

10. tomorrow + present continuous

    Expression

    describe a fixed personal arrangement in the near future

    Tomorrow + present continuous: We are meeting for lunch tomorrow.