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Present Simple or Continuous
A good worksheet to practise the two present tenses.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
MULTIPLE CHOICE - FOUR TENSES 1
AN EASY WORKSHEET WHERE STUDENTS HAVE TO CIRCLE THE CORRECT ANSWER / THE FOLLOWING TENSES ARE PRACTISED: PRESENT SIMPLE - PRESENT CONTINUOUS - PAST SIMPLE - PRESENT PERFECT
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
PRESENT SIMPLE VS PRESENT CONTINUOUS- A COMPLETE REVISION- *AFFIRMATIVE**NEGATI VE* *INTERROGATIVE * and *SHORT ANSWERS*.
A revision of both tenses in two clear colums to help students organize their ideas in a visual mode.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Present Simple or Present Continuous?
There are some exercises to identify the difference of use between these two Present tenses.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
FOUR TENSES REVIEW -PRESENT SIMPLE- PRESENT CONTINUOUS-PAST SIMPLE AND PAST CONTINUOUS (B&W VERSION+ KEY INCLUDED)
After a brief explanation on the use of these four tenses, students complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the right form. I hope you like it and find it useful. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs!
Level: elementary
Age: 12-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
Present Simple - Present Continuous Crossword
A worksheet to revise the difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous. Students have to complete the sentences with the right tense, then they have to write the verb (present simple or -ing form) in the crossword, and finally they have to match the sentences with the pictures.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Mixed Tenses Revision (B&W + KEY included)
Some exercises to practise six tenses (Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect and Future Simple). B&W version and KEY included. Hope you can use it with your sts. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs mada :)
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
TENSES DICE GAME � FUN ACTIVITY for kids and adults � IRREGULAR VERBS AND ALL TENSES � 1 game board and 35 cards � FULLY EDITABLE
I use this game for introducing or reinforcing irregular verbs. My ss like it very much, because it�s fun AND they learn something!! ;) Very detailed instructions are included, of course. The preview only shows 3 of 4 pages, but the 4th page is definitely there - I promise! :))
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
PRESENT SIMPLE OR PRESENT CONTINUOUS?
Grammar explanation of the use of these two tenses followed by an exercise in which students have to put the verbs in brackets in the present simple or continuous. Finally they match the sentences with the right picture. I hope you like it and find it useful. Have a good evening/day!
Level: elementary
Age: 11-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
Worksheet: Simple Present or Present Continuous?
This worksheet is about the "Simple Present and Present Continuous Tenses". Read the explanation and the example and conjugate the verbs correctly. Ask your students to identify the tenses. Homework: Change the sentences into negative and interrogative forms. Enjoy it! I love you all! :0) Teacher Ellen (Brazil)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Mixed tenses
Practise ALL 12 TENSES with this worksheet. KEY INCLUDED!!!!!
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Conversation Questions for Elementary Students
I�ve prepared this worksheet for my students at elementary level who are having their final exam in two weeks. The questions appeal to all ages and students will practice not only conversation but also present simple, present continuous, present perfect, past simple, past continuous, going to, 1st conditional and comparatives/superla tives. HOPE YO...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Simple Present or Present Continuous
It is a good revision ws and also it is good for Ss to differenciate the 2 tenses.Explanation part is also available reminding time expressions.Have a nice Monday:)))
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Mixed tenses
Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense: Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Present Perfect Continuous, Future Simple or to be going to. KEY IS INCLUDED!!!!
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
present perfect simple and continuous (editable, with key)
16 sentences on present perfect simple and continuous. hope it�s useful! HUGS!!!
Level: elementary
Age: 12-14
Type: worksheet

 

 


Sentence Formation in Four English Tenses
Wheel-game about sentence formation in four basic tenses (Pres Simple, Pres Cont, Present Perf Simple, past Simple)Spin the wheel, form a sentence from the given words in the appointed verb tense (also prescribed affirmative, negative or interrogative). Check yourself with the solution and spin the wheel again. Altogether 36 sentences. Have fun!!
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Present Continuous versus Simple Present Tense
Wheel game about the use of these two present tenses. Spin the wheel, click on the appointed black dot and decide the right tense in several sentences. Gap filling exercises with given verbs. Click and check your answers with the solutions and go back to the wheel. Just have fun!!
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Grammar Roulette (Tenses)
Summary of some verb tenses in an enjoyable form. Students can play in small groups, points can differ for black, red, even or odd numbers.(for example 2points for the solutions of red and even numbers, 1 point for black and uneven ones. Zero can double the points of the group.)Have fun in the grammar casino! You can download the sound file free fr...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Present Simple or Continuous? - Game
15 slides to practice Present Simple and Present Continuous. If your answer is correct, you�ll get a glimpse on an unusual inhabitant of the bird house. Have fun with your students! Graphics - copyrighted Gabriela Sandru. Thank you!
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Game ( with sound)
Level: elementary
Age: 10-12
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


present simple vs present progressive
It is a grammar about when to use the present simple an when to use the present continuous
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Present Simple or Present Continuous Game part 1
A game to practise the Present Continuous or Present Simple tense. The graphics are animated and there is some sound aadded so I had to break it into three parts. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST CONTINUOUS JEOPARDY GAME!!
Fun Game!! I really recommend it!! It worked great with my students!! It is a great tool to review the present perfect, past continuous, past simple, regular and irregular verbs while playing. I divided my students in teams and every team wanted to be the winner, but in order to do that, they had to know the grammar structures we were working with....
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PRESENT SIMPLE OR CONTINUOUS - GAME 1/3
Thank you :-)
Level: elementary
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Beatles - present simple/ present continuous
Animated Power Point with MUSIC of Beatles. 30 SLIDES to practise present tenses with elementary or pre-intermediate students.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Present Simple and Continuous Board Game
A board game to practice the difference between the Present Simple and the Present Continuous. It is not a presentation, it�s meant to be printed! I made it in powerpoint because it was easier to make the board. Instructions for the game and some tips at the last page (slide)
Level: elementary
Age: 8-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PRESENT SIMPLE OR CONTINUOUS - GAME 2/3
Thank you :-)
Level: elementary
Age: 11-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE or CONTINUOUS
20 slides to practise the difference between the present perfect simple and the present perfect continuous.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Which tense? - writing mat with tense timeline
This is a writing mat that I print out and laminate. I put it on the children�s desks to help them when they are writing to choose and form the correct tense. I hope you like it and I hope it is useful, Em x (23.01.2012)
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PAST SIMPLE or PAST CONTINUOUS
PPT practising these two tenses; past simple and past continuous.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


Present Continuous and Present Simple
There are two types of exercises: multiple choice and gap-filling. In the first one, students choose the right option to build affirmative and negative sentences in the present continuous/ look at the pictures and fill in the gaps with the present continuous. In the second exercise, there are 24 sentences students have to complete with the present ...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-14

 


Pandas: Cuddliest of all Bears
Online reading text about giant pandas with 40 questions focusing mainly on verb tenses: present simple/continuous/pe rfect. Other questions target modal verbs, passive voice, vocabulary and understanding. Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Present Continuous and Present Simple
2 exercises Present Continuous Present Simple
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100

 


Birthday party present simple present continuous
Present simple or Present continuous???? Then talk about your birthday party.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100

 


present continuous and present simple tense
present continuous
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14

 


Present Simple or Continuous
2 exercises meant for adults (beginners) to practice Present Simple and present Continuous.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100

 


Simple Present vs. Present Continuous
Put the verb in the brackets in the correct form.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


Present Simple and Present Continuous
A game to pracitice difference between Pr. Simple and Pr. Cont. tenses. Have fun! ;)
Level: elementary
Age: 9-12

 


present simple and present continuous
If you want to practice present tenses and adverbs of frequency it can help you ;)
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100

 


All tenses game
A test of verb tenses. Present Simple and Continuous, Past Simple and Continuous, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future Will, Be going to
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Present Continuous and Present Simple
Students listen to the song Lemon Tree by Fool�s Garden and fill the gaps with the present participle they hear. There are 2 more tasks on Present Continuous tense (including special cases).
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Verb Tenses Review
Verb tense review exercise covering Present and Past simple, continuous, perfect; and future with will and going to.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


present simple and present continuous
The students have to complete the gaps with the present simple and present continuous form of the verbs in brackets. Don�t use capital letters
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100

 


Present Simple or Present Continuous
This exercise raises pupils� awareness about the differences between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tense.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-12

 


Present Simple versus Present Continuous
This OE is for practising the two present tenses - simple & continuous. Lots of multiple choice practice suitable for elementary/low-inter mediate students (based on my Ws I downloaded some time ago). Hope you like and find it useful!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100

 

 

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