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English

Grammar:
Full Review
Simple Present: Describe
Habits and Facts

The simple present tense is a fundamental building block of English grammar,


used to describe regular actions and enduring truths.

Describing Habits Stating Facts


The simple present tense is used The simple present tense is also
to talk about things we do used to express things that are
regularly, like our daily routines. always true, regardless of time.
For example: "I wake up at 7 am For example: "The sun rises in
every morning." "She goes to the the east." "Water boils at 100
gym three times a week." "They degrees Celsius." "Cats have nine
eat breakfast together every lives."
day."
Present Continuous: Describe
Ongoing Actions

The present continuous tense is used to express actions happening right now or
around the present time. It gives a sense of ongoing activity or a temporary situation.

Structure Uses
The present continuous tense is Common uses include describing
formed by using the present tense actions happening now, temporary
of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) actions, future plans, and expressing
followed by the present participle of annoyance or complaints.
the main verb (verb + -ing).

Examples
I am working on a presentation. They are watching a movie. She is studying for
her exams.
Past Simple: Narrating Past Events

Describing Completed Expressing Past Habits Talking About Past Events


Actions
The past simple tense is used to The past simple tense is also used The past simple tense is crucial for
talk about actions that happened to describe regular actions that narrating past events and
and were completed in the past. happened in the past, but are no providing a chronological order to
It's often used to narrate stories longer happening. For instance, "I stories or accounts of past
or recount past experiences. For used to play the piano." "She experiences. For example, "The
example, "Yesterday, I went to worked as a teacher before she sun shone brightly as we set out
the park." "Last week, she visited became a writer." "They lived in on our adventure." "He saw a bird
her parents." "He finished his London for five years. flying high in the sky, and he
project on time." wished he could soar with it."
"The train arrived at the station,
and we hurried to board."
Past Continuous: Describe
Concurrent Past Actions

Action 1
1
While I was walking to work, I saw a beautiful sunrise.

Action 2
2
The birds were singing happily, and the wind was blowing gently.

Simultaneous Events
3
The past continuous tense helps us describe actions that were
happening at the same time in the past. In this example, "walking"
and "seeing" are concurrent actions. Similarly, "singing" and
"blowing" occurred simultaneously.
Future Tense: Expressing Plans and Predictions

Plans Intentions Predictions


The future tense is used to talk about For example: "I will visit my family next Another example: "It will rain tomorrow."
things that will happen in the future. It's month." This sentence expresses a planned This sentence is a prediction about
often used to express plans, intentions, or action. something that is likely to happen in the
predictions. future.
Future Continuous: Describe Future Ongoing Actions

Action 1 Action 3
This tense describes actions that will be ongoing at a specific time in the The future continuous tense is formed by using the future tense of the verb
future. For example, "This time tomorrow, I will be working on my "to be" (will be) followed by the present participle of the main verb (verb + -
presentation." ing). "They will be celebrating their anniversary next month."

1 2 3

Action 2
It emphasizes the duration of the action, rather than its completion. "Next
week, she will be traveling to a conference."
Modal Verbs: Expressing Ability,
Obligation, and Possibility

Ability Obligation
Modal verbs like "can," "could," and "be Modal verbs like "must," "have to,"
able to" express the ability to perform "should," and "ought to" convey
an action. For example: "I can speak obligation or necessity. For example:
French." "She could play the piano "You must wear a seatbelt." "We have
when she was younger." "He will be to submit the report by Friday." "She
able to finish the project by tomorrow." should study harder for her exams."

Possibility
Modal verbs like "may," "might," "could," and "will" express possibility or uncertainty.
For example: "It may rain tomorrow." "She might come to the party." "He could be at
home."
Simple Present:

1. She _____ (to play) tennis every Saturday.


2. They _____ (not go) to the gym.
3. He _____ (to be) a doctor.
4. _____ you like pizza?
5. My brother _____ (to read) books every night.
Present Continuous:

1. I _____ (to study) for my exams right now.


2. She is _____ (not watch) TV.
3. _____ they playing soccer?
4. We _____ (to cook) dinner at the moment.
5. He _____ (to read) a new novel.
Past Simple:

1. I _____ (to visit) my grandparents last weekend.


2. She _____ (not finish) her homework.
3. _____ you see the movie?
4. They _____ (to go) to the park yesterday.
5. He _____ (to eat) breakfast at 8 AM.

Past Continuous:

1. I _____ (to watch) TV when the phone rang.


2. She was _____ (not study) for her exam.
3. _____ you sleeping at midnight?
4. They _____ (to play) soccer when it started to rain.
5. He _____ (to read) a book when I called.
Future Simple:

1. I _____ (to visit) my friend tomorrow.


2. She will _____ (not go) to the party.
3. _____ they travel to Spain next year?
4. We _____ (to have) a meeting next week.
5. He _____ (to call) you later.

Future Continuous:

1. I _____ (to work) on my project at 5 PM tomorrow.


2. She will ______ (not be) studying.
3. _____ they traveling at this time next week?
4. We _____ (to watch) a movie at 8 PM.
5. He _____ (to play) basketball when you arrive.

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