Transcript The Present Simple

The Present Simple
Positive Statements
Form:
I brush my teeth.
He brushes his teeth.
Negative Statements
Form:
I do not brush my teeth.
-orI don’t brush my teeth.
She does not brush her teeth.
-orShe doesn’t brush her teeth.
Helping verbs
We use the “to do” helping verb to help us form
a negative statement in the Present Simple.
We use “do” for first person:
I do not brush my teeth.
We use “does” for third person:
She does not brush her teeth.
* Even though the helping verb changes, please
note that the base verb “brush” remains the
same for both!
Function of the Present
Simple
When do we use the Present Simple?
• To describe habits or customs.
-I go to school everyday.
-He goes to school everyday.
Function of the Present
Simple
• To describe facts.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
The sun rises in the east.
Function of the Present
Simple
• To describe feeling or opinions.
I love Sally.
He hates books.
Present Simple Time
Expressions
• There are specific time expressions that help
us identify the use of the present simple:
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Always
Often
Sometimes
Every day/ afternoon / evening
On Sundays….
Never
On occasion
Usually
Game Time!
Yes/No question game
Asking yes/no questions
• The helping verb “to do” is also used in
forming yes/no questions in the present
simple……
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD59NMC
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• Do you love me?
Yes, I do .
• Does he love me?
Yes, he does.
Asking WH questions in the
Present Simple
What are the WH questions?
• Who
• What
• Where
• When
• Why
• How
WH questions
• In the present simple, we form WH
questions by adding on a “Wh” word to
the yes/no question format. Remember
that we still have to use the helping
verb “to do”.
Example: Where do you work?
Where does she work?
Game Time!
WH question game
Homework for Wednesday
• In the workbook (boy)
p. 23 B6 (yes/no questions)
p. 24 B (Wh questions)
What to bring to class
• Always bring with you to class the
following items:
– U2R Important textbook (girl)
– U2R Important workbook (boy)
– Writing journal
Wednesday
• This Wednesday we will have a
reading period. Bring your book!
• Also, we will be writing in our writing
journal. Bring your writing journal!