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Time expressions for Time expressions for
Simple Present Present Continuous

always, often, frequently, sometimes, nowadays, now, at the moment, these
seldom, occasionally, seldom, rarely, days
never, hardly ever

C. Use simple present tense or present continuous tense to complete the
sentences. The base forms of the be verbs are given in brackets.

1. Don’t forget your raincoat. It . (rain)

2. I love living in Cherrapunji because the weather is cool and it
always there. (rain)

3. I’m sorry I can’t hear what you (say) because

everybody (talk) so loudly.

4. Usually, I (work) as a secretary at XYZ every summer,

but this summer I (study) German at a language

school in Germany. That is why I am in Berlin.

5. Jatin: Do you want to come over for dinner tonight?

Disha: Oh, I’m sorry, I can’t. I (go) to a movie tonight

with some friends.

6. This delicious chocolate (be) made by a small

chocolatier in Switzerland.

State/Stative Verbs

State verbs are verbs that do not usually have a continuous form. These include—

1. Verbs of the senses like feel, hear, see, smell, taste. Can and could are often
used with these words. For example,
• Please speak louder. I can’t hear you.
• I can taste as much of that dish as you want me to.

2. Verbs of feelings and emotions: feel, want, desire, like, dislike, fear, love, hate,
care, wish, respect, appreciate. For example,
• Alka hates sardines.

• Sunita cares for her plants with a lot of diligence.

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