2. + I work You - I don’t work You ? Do I work ? you He She works It He She doesn’t work It he Does she work ? it We You work They We You don’t work They we Do you work ? they

3. 1. Use the Present Simple tense to write about habits, customs, and routines. I usually meet my aunt for coffee on Sunday afternoon. Most Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving. The U.S. government takes the census every ten years.

4. 2. Use the Present Simple tense to write about facts (things that are always true). The Earth moves around the Sun. The water boils at 100ºC.

5. 3. Use the Present Simple tense to write about place of origin. I come from Jordan. I am from Jordan. I come from Jordan. I am from Jordan. I come from Japan. I am from Japan. I come from Japan. I am from Japan.

6. 4. Use the Present Simple tense with non-action(=stative) verbs. John and Sarah believe in God. Uncle Sam wants you.

7. + I’m working You’re working - I’m not working You aren’t working ? Am I working? Are you working? He’s She’s working It’s He She isn’t working It he Is she working? it We’ You’re working They’ We You aren’t working They we Are you working? they

8. Patricia is holding the baby. Patricia is holding the baby. 1. Use the Present Continuous tense to write about actions that are happening right now. Julia is studying. Julia is studying.

9. 2. Use the Present Continuous tense to write about a long action in progress now. I am studying to become a doctor. The glaciers are melting.

10. 3.Use the Present Continuous tense to write about a temporary action in progress. I am studying at Maria Inmaculada School. My nephew is living with me.

11. 4. Use the Present Continuous tense when you describe something or someone (a descriptive state). Which person is Bill Gates? I think Bill Gates is sitting in the front wearing a blue shirt.

12. 5. Use the Present Continuous tense when you write about a definite plan for the future. In this case you need a future time expression. I am having lunch with the president on Friday. They are running in the marathon next week.

13. Check your understanding. First, fill in the blank. Then, check your grammar and your choice. Finally, give a reason for your answer.

14. Complete the sentences with the present simple or present progressive tense and give a reason for your choice. 1.Can I call you back in a few minutes? I _____ dinner right now. (have) Reason? a)am having b)have This is happening right now. Have is an action word in this sentence. Practice

15. 2. I _____ about my mother every day. (think) Reason? a)am thinking b)think This is a regular event. Practice

16. 3. I _____ a Honda Civic. (have) Reason? a)am having b)have In this sentence have is a non-action (=stative) verb. Have is non-action when it means possession. Practice

17. 4. It _____ a lot in Seattle. (rain) Reason? a)is raining b)rains This is a regular event (fact). Practice

18. 5. It is Mother’s Day and I _____ about my mother. (think) Reason? a)am thinking b)think This is happening right now. Think is an action word in this sentence. Practice

19. 6. I _____ you are wonderful. (think) Reason? a)am thinking b)think Think is a non-action (=stative) word when it means an opinion. Practice

20. 7. I _____ lunch with the president on Friday. (have) Reason? a)am having b)have This is a definite plan for the future. Practice

21. 8. I _____ in a hotel while I look for an apartment. (live) Reason? a)am living b)live This is a temporary action that is happening right now. Practice

22. 9. I _____ in Chicago. (live) Reason? a)am living b)live This is a state or a fact. (It is not temporary.) Practice

23. 10. You _____ tired right now. Perhaps we should do this later. (seem) Reason? a)are seeming b)seem Seem is a non-action (stative) word. Practice

24. 11. I _____ I have ever seen you in a dress before. (not/believe) Reason? a)am not believing b)don’t believe Believe is a non-action (stative) word. Practice

25. 12. I don’t think Patricia is rich. She _____ an old Honda Civic. (drive) Reason? a)is driving b)drives This is a fact or regular activity. Practice

26. 13. You are lying. I _____ you. (believe) Reason? a)am not believing b)don’t believe Believe is a non-action (stative) word. Practice

27. 14. I _____ three children. (have) Reason? a)am having b)have This is a fact or state. Have is a non- action (=stative) verb when it is used for possession. Practice

28. 15. I _____ a baby in December. (have) Reason? a)am having b)have This is a definite plan for the future. Practice

29. 16. Next weekend, Tom _____ camping with his family. (go) Reason? a)is going b)goes This is a definite plan for the future. Practice

30. 17. I _____ cooking. (like) Reason? a)am liking b)like Like is a non-action (=stative) verb. Practice

31. 18. Rosa _____ to go to an Italian restaurant tonight. (prefer) Reason? a)is preferring b)prefers Prefer is a non-action (stative) word. Practice

32. 19. Jonh _____ the menu for Saturday. (plan) Reason? a)is planning b)plans This could be happening right now or it could be a definite plan for the future. Practice