Celta Precourse Notes Ch 7

Front 1

present simple
positive form

Back 1

In most persons the positive form is the same as the basic form.

Front 2

present simple
negative form

Back 2

In most persons you put do not/don't in front of the basic form of the verb.

Front 3

present simple
question form

Back 3

In most persons the question is made this way:
do+subject+basic verb

Front 4

present simple
positive form

Back 4

In most persons the positive form is the same as the basic form.

Front 5

present simple
negative form

Back 5

In most persons you put do not/don't in front of the basic form of the verb.

Front 6

present simple
question form

Back 6

In most persons the question is made this way:
do+subject+basic verb

Front 7

present simple
meaning and use

Back 7

1- reapeated or habitiual actions
2- constant or long term states
3- universal truths/generalizations
4- giving directions
5- talking about the future after if or other conjuntions (when, before, as soon as)
6- when a verb does not exist in the present progressive
7- when telling jokes/stories

Front 8

present progressive
positive statements

Back 8

subject+present tense of be+present participle (ing)

Front 9

present progressive
negative statements

Back 9

subject+present tense of be +present participle (ing)

Front 10

present progressive
questions

Back 10

(question word)+present tense of be+subject+present participle of verb (ing)

Front 11

present progressive
meaning and use

Back 11

1- describing events/actions/states taking place now.
2- talking about future events which have already been decided.
3- talking about something that is in the process of happening at a specific time
4- talking about habits
5- setting the scence in stories/jokes.