Match the rules with the examples A. We use the Present Simple for general truths and facts. B. We use the Present Continuous for actions which are happening at the moment of…
Match the rules with the examples A. We use the Present Simple for general truths and facts. B. We use the Present Continuous for actions which are happening at the moment of speaking. C. We use the Present Perfect for experiences. D. We use the Present Continuous for temporary states. E. We use the Present Perfect Continuous for an activity which began in the past and is still continuing. F. We use the Present Simple for timetables. G. We use the Present Perfect for past actions which have obvious results in the present. 1. This bookshop opens at 10 a.m. 2. Joan has been writing her essay for more than two hours already. 3. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 4. Hey! What are you looking at? 5. Your package hasn't arrived yet. 6. I've never travelled abroad by train. 7. I'm living in my parents' house now. They need my help with the renovation of the first floor.
Here are the matched rules with the corresponding examples:
A. We use the Present Simple for general truths and facts.
3. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
B. We use the Present Continuous for actions which are happening at the moment of speaking.
4. Hey! What are you looking at?
C. We use the Present Perfect for experiences.
6. I've never travelled abroad by train.
D. We use the Present Continuous for temporary states.
7. I'm living in my parents' house now. They need my help with the renovation of the first floor.
E. We use the Present Perfect Continuous for an activity which began in the past and is still continuing.
2. Joan has been writing her essay for more than two hours already.
F. We use the Present Simple for timetables.
1. This bookshop opens at 10 a.m.
G. We use the Present Perfect for past actions which have obvious results in the present.
5. Your package hasn't arrived yet.
