2. We form it as follows:
subject + base verb
subject + base verb + s or es
I like soccer.
Tom Likes soccer.
3. do or does + subject + base verb
Do you like soccer?
Yes, I do./ No, I don’t.
Does Sue like tennis?
Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.
4. Wh-word + do or does + the subject + the base verb
Who wants to play basketball?
Why do you like basketball?
What does the catcher do in
Basketball?
5. Formula:
Subject + present of be + base verb + ing
Formula for negative statements:
Subject + present of be + not + base verb + ing
Example:
The players are trying to score.
They aren’t succeeding.
6. FORMULA:
Present of be + a subject + a base verb + ing
Is our team winning?
FORMULA for answer
Pronoun subject + present of be
Yes, it is.
No, it isn’t.
8. The Simple Present The Present Progressive
Repeated actions or habits
I get up at five every morning
In progress when speaking
It is raining right now.
Always generally true
The sun sets in the west.
It snow a lot here.
In progress around present
Tom is looking for a new job.
Permanent situation
They live in Mexico City.
Changing, developing or
temporary situations
Computers are becoming
important in our lives.