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Present Tenses

Focus on Grammar

What do you use the other things for?

Which do you use to ..................?

Task 6. Use the words in the box to answer the question.

file diary desk folder floppy disk cupboard

filing cabinet in-tray out-tray keyboard telephone

waste paper bin safe stapler paper clip

Store records

Stick notice on a board

Hold papers together (two possible answers)

Note down appointments

Hold letters and memos that will soon be sent

Type in information

Keep money and valuable documents

Throw things into which you no longer need

Pass printed messages from one place to another

1.The present simplerefers to “permanent states or situations” and to “regular happenings or habits”:

e.g. We always file the documents here and send copies to head office.

He lives in London but spends every other week in New York .

Doesyour company deal with the Far East?

Here are some typical adverbs you can use with present simple:

2.Thepresent progressiverefers to “temporary, developing or changing situations”:

e.g. While she's looking for accommodation, she's staying with us.

The market outlook for North America is getting better.

Is anyone taking Mr Rossi's calls while he's working at home?

Some typical adverbs:

3.Some verbs (known as “stative verbs”) are NOT normally used with the present progressive:

e.g. I realize that their product costs less than ours, but….

I believe he still owes us quite a lot of money.

Do you remember how much each parcel weighs?

Each package that we are sending contains 12 items.

Our rate of discount depends on the quantity you order.

Typical verbs: