1.2 Revision of Tenses [PDF]

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REVISION OF

PRESENT TENSES TEENS B2 GOLD EXPERIENCE B2

For actions that happened at an unespecified time An action happening right now or around now To emphasize the long duration of an activity Habits, repeated actions and routines

When do we use the SIMPLE PRESENT?

With always to talk aboutrepeated actions which are annoying Recently finished actions with a present result An action that started in the past and continues to now.

Example: My dad works at night so we don’t see him very much

A state that started in the past and continuous to now For temporary actions

For actions that happened at an unespecified time An action happening right now or around now To emphasize the long duration of an activity Habits, repeated actions and routines

When do we use the PRESENT CONTINUOUS?

With always to talk about repeated actions which are annoying Recently finished actions with a present result An action that started in the past and continues to now.

A) B) C)

Example: Why are thing going up in price? You’re always taking my clothes without asking me! Are you wearing a coat? It’s hot in here!

A state that started in the past and continuous to now For temporary actions

For actions that happened at an unespecified time An action happening right now or around now To emphasize the long duration of an activity Habits, repeated actions and routines

When do we use the PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE?

With always to talk about repeated actions which are annoying Recently finished actions with a present result An action that started in the past and continues to now.

A) B) C)

Example: I have lived in Crespo since 1998 I've had lunch so I'm not hungry. Zack has gone to Thailand for his holidays

A state that started in the past and continuous to now For temporary actions

For actions that happened at an unespecified time An action happening right now or around now To emphasize the long duration of an activity Habits, repeated actions and routines

When do we use the PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS?

A) B)

Example: Have you played the piano since you were a child? I’ve been waiting in the bank all morning! There was a long queue

With always to talk about repeated actions which are annoying Recently finished actions with a present result An action that started in the past and continues to now. A state that started in the past and continuous to now For temporary actions

Play here: https://wordwall.net/es/resource/15022543/b2-present-tenses-quiz