Simple Present Tense

Instruction: Based on the examples given, explain the function of simple present tense.

i. Describe ___________________
eg: My father likes football.
These clothes belong to my sister.
Write your example:
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ii. Describe __________________

eg: The earth revolves around the sun.
Water boils at 100 degree Celsius.
Write your example:
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iii. Describe ___________________

eg: The old man walks his dog every morning.
I jog every day.
Write your example:
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Simple Present Tense vs. Present Continuous Tense

Instruction: Explain the differences in meaning of the sentences given.

i. I sit next to her in the class.

I am sitting next to her in class.
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ii. I travel to work by car.
I am travelling to work by car.
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iii. At 7 pm, we usually have dinner.
At 7 pm, we are usually having dinner.
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 iv. I enjoy parties.
I am enjoying the party.
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v. The weather looks better today.
The weather is looking better today.
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vi. I feel happy.
I am feeling happy.
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vii. I love it.
I am loving it.
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Instruction: Create a sentence in simple present tense and another sentence in present
continuous tense using these verbs.

i. report
ii. develop
iii. conduct
iv. perform
v. evaluate