NAME: _______________________ DATE: _________________

Grammar Self-check
(Unit 6, page 68)

GRAMMAR. The simple present tense and the present continuous

Look at these examples.
The simple present tense
How often do you play basketball? I play basketball at least once a week.
When does Paula do aerobics? She does aerobics on Tuesdays.
When do you usually go to the gym? I usually go in the evening.

The present continuous

She’s talking on the phone.
Paul and Judy are going running tomorrow.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
1. The simple present or the present continuous? Complete the grammar rules.
Use ____________________ to describe frequency, habits, and routines.
Use ____________________ for actions in progress now or for future plans.
2. Write the correct answers in the blanks.
Frequency adverbs usually come __________ the verb be.
before / after
Frequency adverbs usually come __________ other verbs.
before / after

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