Tense-Present Tense: Simple, Progressive, Perfect, Perfect Progressive pptx

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1. Simple Present: General truths or facts: This tense is used to state things that are always true or facts that are generally accepted. For example, " Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius ." Habits or routines: It describes actions that are repeated regularly. For instance, " He reads the newspaper every morning ." Scheduled events in the near future: It can be used to talk about timetables or schedules. For example , "The bus leaves at 7 PM ."

2. How to Identify it? Simple present is used with adverbs like: Always: Often: Usually: Sometimes: Rarely: Never: Everyday:

3. Present Continuous (Progressive): Actions happening at the moment of speaking: This tense is used to describe actions that are occurring right now. For instance, " I am talking to you ." Temporary actions or situations: It describes actions or situations that are happening around the present moment but may not be permanent. For example, " She is staying with her sister until she finds a job .“ Future plans or arrangements: Sometimes, the present continuous tense is used to talk about future arrangements, especially when they are fixed and planned. For example, " We are leaving for vacation tomorrow ."

4. Present Perfect: Past actions with relevance to the present: This tense is used to express actions that happened at an unspecified time before now, with a connection to the present moment. For example, " I have lost my keys .“ Experiences in someone's life: It's used to talk about experiences someone has had in their life up to now. For example, " She has traveled to many countries .“ Actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past: The exact time of the action is not specified, but the focus is on the result or completion of the action. For example, " He has eaten lunch already ."

5. Present Perfect Continuous: Actions that started in the past and are still continuing: This tense emphasizes the duration of an action that began in the past and is still ongoing. For example, " She has been Teaching for 4 years .“ Emphasizing the duration of an action that has recently stopped: It's used to emphasize the continuous nature of an action that has just ended or has a clear relevance to the present. For example, " I have been waiting for you ."

6. 1. For: Usage: "For" is used to specify the duration of time that the action has been happening. Example: "She has been studying English for three hours." Here, "for three hours" indicates the duration of time she has been studying English continuously. 2. Since: Usage: "Since" is used to indicate the starting point of the action, often with a specific point in time or an event. Example: "She has been studying English since 9 AM." In this sentence, "since 9 AM" indicates the starting time when she began studying English. So, to summarize: " For" specifies the duration of time. "Since" specifies the starting point in time or event. Both "for" and "since" are commonly used in the present perfect continuous tense to provide additional information about the ongoing action.

7. S/he studies English.

8. Simple Present: Meaning: S/he regularly studies English as part of his/her routine or as a habitual activity. Example: "S/he studies English every day."

9. Present Continuous (Progressive): Meaning: S/he is currently in the process of studying English. Example: "S/he is studying English right now."

10. Present Perfect: Meaning: S/he has studied English in the past, and it has some connection to the present moment, such as s/he might still be studying it or it affects his/her current situation. Example: "S/he has studied English for many years."

11. Present Perfect Continuous: Meaning: She has been engaged in the activity of studying English for a continuous period up to the present. Example: "She has been studying English for three hours."

12. Every morning, Shoumik ________ (wake) up at 6 AM. He______ (enjoy) his daily routine because it makes him feel productive. Right now, he _______ (drink) his coffee while listening to the news. As he reads the headlines, he ______ (think) about the tasks he __________ (plan) for the day. Lately, he _______ (work) on a new project, and it requires a lot of his attention.