Chapter in 30 Seconds
Unlock the power to describe your daily life and everything happening around you right now.
- Master the base form of verbs for most people.
- Understand the special 's' ending for he, she, and it.
- Distinguish between routine habits and actions happening this very second.
你将学到什么
Let's learn to talk about what you and others are doing and what happens every day! We'll discover how to use action words correctly, like when to add -ing or «-s.» Get ready to describe your world clearly and easily!
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英语动词：我、你、我们、他们 (一般现在时)面对
I, You, We, They
时，直接用动词原形来表达routines和facts，看，就这么简单！ -
第三人称单数规则：动词加 -s 或 -esAlways add -s or -es to verbs when the subject is he, she, it, or a single object.
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现在进行时：正在发生的动作想描述正在发生的事？记得用
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-ing 形式的拼写规则 (现在进行时)掌握
-ing形式的拼写规则，才能正确又清楚地表达 «正在发生» 的动作。
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: State facts about yourself and groups of people using the present simple.
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By the end you will be able to: Correctly apply the third-person 's' to verbs when talking about another person.
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By the end you will be able to: Describe what is happening in a photo or in your current environment using the present continuous.
章节指南
Overview
I eat), about groups (we play), and about single people or things (he works, she sings). We'll also dive into how to describe actions that are still in progress, like I am readingor
they are laughing.By the end of this guide, you’ll feel much more confident describing your world clearly and easily, making your conversations much more vibrant!
How This Grammar Works
I), or you, we, and they, it's super easy!I eat breakfast every morning,or
They play football on Saturdays.This form describes regular occurrences that are true often or always.
he, she, it, or a single person/thing (like my sister or the cat). This is our special He/She/It Rule. For these, we add an -s or -es to the end of the verb.She drinks coffee,and
He watches TV.Knowing when to add -s or -es is key to sounding natural and correct.
I am studying English,or
They are listening to music.This tells us the action is still in progress at the moment of speaking. Finally, we'll quickly look at the spelling rules for adding -ing to verbs, like changing
dance to dancing or swim to swimming – it helps keep your writing and speaking accurate.
Common Mistakes
- 1Forgetting the -s with He/She/It
he, she, it, or a single person/thing. This is a very common A1 mistake, but easy to fix!- 1Confusing Present Simple and Present Continuous
- 1Incorrect -ing Spelling
run -> running, sit -> sitting). Also, remember to drop the 'e' from verbs like make before adding -ing (making).
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Quick FAQ
How do I use the Present Simple in English to talk about myself?
For yourself (I), you just use the base form of the verb. For example,
I work in an office,
I learn English online,
I eat fruit for lunch.
When should I add -s or -es to a verb?
You add -s or -es to a verb when the subject is he, she, it, or a single person/thing. For example,
He works hard,
She learns fast,
It eats a lot of food.
What is the difference between
I eatand
I am eating?
I eatmeans it's a habit or a general fact (e.g.,
I eat breakfast every day at 7 AM).
I am eatingmeans the action is happening right now, at this moment (e.g., "Shhh, I am eating lunch now, I can't talk").
How do I spell verbs ending with -ing correctly?
Most times, you just add -ing (e.g., read -> reading). If a verb ends in 'e', you usually drop the 'e' then add -ing (e.g., make -> making). If it's a short verb ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, you often double the last consonant (e.g., run -> running).
Cultural Context
instead of She is working." There are very few regional differences in how these basic grammar structures are formed; they are universally understood across English-speaking countries.关键例句 (6)
技巧与窍门 (4)
保持简单
I work here.The 'Does' Rule
记住这对黄金搭档
I am drinking water.
听听'E'的声音
I am making a cake.
I am seeing a movie.
核心词汇 (7)
Real-World Preview
A Phone Call from the Park
Review Summary
- Subject (I/You/We/They) + Verb (base)
- Subject (He/She/It) + Verb + -s/-es
- Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing
常见错误
This is the most common mistake. Beginners often forget the 's' for the third person singular (he/she/it).
You cannot have an '-ing' action without the 'am/is/are' helper verb to show when it is happening.
For short verbs with a 'consonant-vowel-consonant' pattern, you must double the final letter before adding -ing.
本章规则 (4)
Next Steps
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Daily Routine List
快速练习 (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
She is makeing a cake for her friend.
make）在加 “-ing” 之前要去掉 'e'。frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: -ing 形式的拼写规则 (现在进行时)
Which sentence is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 第三人称单数规则：动词加 -s 或 -es
Find and fix the mistake:
You likes pizza.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 英语动词：我、你、我们、他们 (一般现在时)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: -ing 形式的拼写规则 (现在进行时)
He ___ (work) in an office.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 第三人称单数规则：动词加 -s 或 -es
Find and fix the mistake:
They listening to music.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 现在进行时：正在发生的动作
She ___ a book right now.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 现在进行时：正在发生的动作
I ___ (drink) coffee every morning.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 英语动词：我、你、我们、他们 (一般现在时)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 现在进行时：正在发生的动作
My brother is ___ (study) for his big exam.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: -ing 形式的拼写规则 (现在进行时)
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常见问题 (6)
I eat 或 We study。have is irregular. Over hundreds of years, the 'v' sound was dropped in the third person to make it easier to say. So, has is just a shorter, irregular version of haves.can, will, should, and must never take an -s. You say He can swim, not He cans swim.I am eating。She is studying。
