TENDENCIES/HABITS IN THE PRESENT

Simple present: facts that are generally true.

-The Earth revolves around the sun.
-Children are over-protected these days.
Tend to/Will: things that generally tend to happen.
-Men will /tend to prefer to talk about football.
-My kids will/tend to eat watching telly on the sofa.
Keep + verb + ing: repeated behavior and a longer activity.
-I keep forgetting to switch off the computer.
Present continuous + always: habits that annoy us or happen more often
than usual.
-Hes always leaving dirty clothes all over the place.

- Choose the correct answer:

1. My aunt is always apologising for everything she does which is
really annoying. which is really polite.
2. Fred used to like playing football but he prefers watching it these
days. but he doesnt like watching it.
3. Ill go out for a long walk when Im feeling stressed It helps me
feel better. today after lunch.
- Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets:
1. My doctor frequently tells me to take more exercise. (always)
My doctor is always telling me to take more exercise.
2. My wife always checks the labels before she buys food. (will)
My wife wills always checking the labels before she buys food
- Change the present simple verbs to a form of will when possible:
Hes a great talker. He knows so much about so many different things.
Its amazing! And the nice thing is he doesnt patronize you. He listens
carefully to your questions, no matter how stupid, and he answers them
really patiently and he takes time to make sure you understand. I think
hes probably one of the best teachers Ive ever met.
Hes a great talker. He knows so much about so many different things.
Its amazing! And the nice thing is he doesnt patronize you. He tends to
listen your questions no matter how stupid, and he is always answering

them really patiently and he takes time to make sure you understand. I
think he will probably one of the best teachers Ive ever met.