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Mario describes people in his life using different vocabulary words. He introduces his best friend Jason, coworker Julia, neighbor David, classmate Lei, and girlfriend Sally. The document then explains the difference between using the simple present and present continuous tenses. It provides examples of when to use each, such as using the simple present for routines and facts, and the present continuous for actions happening now or temporarily. Exercises have students identify verbs as simple present or present continuous, and write questions using the tenses appropriately.

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English 2

Mario describes people in his life using different vocabulary words. He introduces his best friend Jason, coworker Julia, neighbor David, classmate Lei, and girlfriend Sally. The document then explains the difference between using the simple present and present continuous tenses. It provides examples of when to use each, such as using the simple present for routines and facts, and the present continuous for actions happening now or temporarily. Exercises have students identify verbs as simple present or present continuous, and write questions using the tenses appropriately.

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VOCABULARY

A Mario is describing people in his life. Complete the sentences with the words in blue.

classmate coworker / friend girlfriend neighbor


colleague

1. “My name’s Mario, and this is Jason. He’s my best ______friend________. We met when we
were in elementary school, and we often spend our free time together.”

2. “Lei is my ___________ at City College. We have two classes together. We sometimes say hello,
but I don’t know her very well.”

3. “I’m working part time in an office these days, and Julia is my _coworker___________ there.
She’s in a different department, but sometimes we work together.”

4. “David is my _____neighbor________. We live on the same street.”

5. “I met Sally at City College last year. She’s my _____girlfriend_________. We got along well right
away, and now we’re going out.”

THE SIMPLE PRESENT VS. THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Simple present Present continuous


Use the simple present to talk about habits, Use the present continuous to talk about
schedules, and facts. actions that are happening right now. Also, use
the present continuous to talk about actions
happening in the extended present
(nowadays). Notice the time expressions.

I always take a shower in the morning. She’s taking a shower. Can she call you back?
The express train arrives at 9:03 am. Hurry up! The train is leaving!
They don’t speak Italian. They speak French. How many classes are you taking this term?
She is working at a cafe these days.

Sometimes, the simple present and the present continuous have similar meanings, but use of
the present continuous can show a situation is more temporary.

I live in Tokyo. At the moment, I’m living in Tokyo.


A: Every summer, my family goes to the beach. A: Let’s have lunch at my hotel.
B: Nice! Do you stay in a hotel? B: Sounds good. Where are you staying?

With the simple present, we often use adverbs of frequency, such as always, sometimes, and
never.
With the present continuous, we often use time expressions such as at the moment, right now,
and currently.
B Read the sentences below. Circle the simple present verbs and underline the

present continuous verbs. Then match each sentence to its use on the right.

1. Sophia is my classmate. a. describing a routine


2. She’s living at home at the moment. b. stating a truth or fact
3. She always arrives at school at 8:00. c. happening right now
4. She’s taking a science class this term. d. happening in the extended present
5. We’re studying for a test now. e. suggesting a temporary situation

C Complete the questions in the simple present or the present continuous. Use the verbs in the
box.

do eat have study take talk

1. A: Why _________________________ English now?


B: I need it for work.

2. A: _________________________ two classes this term?


B: Yes, I am. Two business classes.

3. A: When _________________________ breakfast?


B: Around 7:00, usually.

4. A: How many brothers and sisters_________________________?


B: Four brothers and one sister.

5. A: What _________________________ on the weekends?


B: I relax and hang out with friends.

6. A: Who _________________________ to right now?


B: Alex.

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