Tense Structures and Time Expressions
The second page of the guide provides a detailed breakdown of the grammatical structures and time expressions associated with each present tense.
Present Simple Structure
- Affirmative: Subject + V baseform / V+s/es forhe/she/it
- Negative: Subject + don't/doesn't + V baseform
Vocabulary: Common time expressions for Present Simple include "always," "regularly," "usually," "often," "sometimes," "rarely," "seldom," "hardly ever," "never," and "every day/week/month."
Present Continuous Structure
- Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + V+ing
- Negative: Subject + am not/isn't/aren't + V+ing
Example: Time expressions for Present Continuous include "at the moment," "right now," "today," "this morning/afternoon/year," and "these days."
Present Perfect (Simple) Structure
- Affirmative: Subject + have/has + V pastparticiple
- Negative: Subject + haven't/hasn't + V pastparticiple
Highlight: Key time expressions for Present Perfect include "already," "just" inaffirmativesentences, "ever" inquestions, "yet" innegativesandquestions, "so far," "since" specifyingwhenanactionstarted, and "for" indicatingduration.
Present Perfect Continuous Structure
- Affirmative: Subject + have/has been + V+ing
- Negative: Subject + haven't/hasn't been + V+ing
Definition: The Present Perfect Continuous combines aspects of the Present Perfect and the Continuous aspect, emphasizing both completion and ongoing nature of actions.
This comprehensive guide to czasy teraźniejsze angielski provides students with a solid foundation for understanding and using present tenses in English. By mastering these tenses, learners can significantly improve their ability to communicate effectively in various present-time contexts.