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Understanding Present Simple and Present Continuous

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majosromerorios@majosromerorios_sc9o

¡Domina los tiempos verbales en inglés más importantes! El presente...

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# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
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Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

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Presente Simple - Estructura Básica

¿Sabías que el presente simple se usa para hablar de rutinas y situaciones permanentes? La fórmula es súper fácil: Sujeto + Verbo + Complemento. Por ejemplo: "I dance" o "He does the homework".

Aquí viene la parte tricky: cuando usas tercera persona (he, she, it), necesitas agregar -s o -es al verbo. Si el verbo termina en o, sh, ch, ss, x, o zz, le agregas -es: go → goes, finish → finishes, watch → watches.

¡Dato clave! Si el verbo termina en "y" precedida de consonante, cambias la "y" por -ies: fly → flies, study → studies. Pero si la "y" está precedida de vocal, solo agregas -s: play → plays, buy → buys.

💡 Tip: Memoriza las terminaciones -es porque son las que más confunden en los exámenes.

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of 5
# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
+
Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

vam

Presente Simple - Negativo e Interrogativo

Para formar oraciones negativas usa don't (I, you, we, they) o doesn't (he, she, it) + verbo en infinitivo: "He doesn't want anything", "I don't love to walk". ¡Ojo! El verbo principal siempre va en infinitivo en negativo.

Las preguntas se forman con Do/Does + sujeto + verbo infinitivo: "Do you like music?", "Does he like music?". Para preguntas con palabras interrogativas usa: Wh + do/does + sujeto + verbo: "Why do you like music?", "When do you come back?".

Respuestas cortas: "Yes, I do", "Yes, he does", "No, I don't", "No, he doesn't". Son súper útiles en conversaciones rápidas y te hacen sonar más natural.

💡 Tip: En negativo e interrogativo, el verbo SIEMPRE va en infinitivo, sin -s ni -es.

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of 5
# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
+
Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

vam

Presente Continuo - Estructura y Usos

El presente continuo te sirve para hablar de acciones que están pasando ahora mismo o situaciones temporales. La estructura es: Sujeto + am/is/are + verbo-ing + complemento. Ejemplos: "I'm going to the park", "He's watching TV".

Para formar el -ing, la mayoría de verbos simplemente agregan -ing. Pero si el verbo termina en "e", quitas la "e" y agregas -ing: have → having, use → using. Si termina en "ie", cambias por -ying: lie → lying.

Este tiempo verbal es perfecto para describir lo que ves en fotos o lo que alguien está haciendo en este momento. ¡Es súper común en conversaciones cotidianas!

💡 Tip: Usa el presente continuo cuando puedas decir "en este momento" en español.

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of 5
# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
+
Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

vam

Reglas Especiales del -ing

Aquí están las reglas de oro para duplicar consonantes: si el verbo es monosílabo, termina en consonante precedida de una vocal, duplicas la última consonante: set → setting, hit → hitting.

Para verbos de dos sílabas, duplicas si tiene acento en la última sílaba: forbid → forbidding. Los verbos que terminan en "l" siempre duplican: travel → travelling, label → labelling.

Oraciones negativas: usa am not/isn't/aren't + verbo-ing: "He isn't travelling to Argentina", "I'm not travelling to Korea", "You aren't paying attention". El verbo principal siempre mantiene el -ing.

💡 Tip: Cuando dudes si duplicar la consonante, piensa si la vocal antes suena "corta" - esa es tu pista.

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of 5
# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
+
Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

vam

Presente Continuo - Preguntas y Respuestas

Para hacer preguntas invierte el orden: am/is/are + sujeto + verbo-ing + complemento. "Are you playing COD?", "Am I writing this?", "Is she cooking pasta?". ¡Súper directo!

Las respuestas cortas son: "Yes, I am", "Yes, you are", "Yes, she is" o "No, I'm not", "No, you aren't", "No, she isn't". Estas respuestas te salvan en conversaciones cuando no quieres repetir toda la oración.

Recuerda que el presente continuo siempre necesita el verbo "to be" am/is/aream/is/are como auxiliar. Sin él, tu oración está incompleta y suena rara.

💡 Tip: Si puedes ver la acción sucediendo, usa presente continuo. Si es una rutina o hecho, usa presente simple.

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InglésInglés98 views·Updated Jun 26, 2026·5 pages

Understanding Present Simple and Present Continuous

M
majosromerorios@majosromerorios_sc9o

¡Domina los tiempos verbales en inglés más importantes! El presente simple y el presente continuo son los pilares básicos para comunicarte en inglés. Aquí te explico de forma sencilla cuándo usar cada uno y cómo formarlos correctamente.

1
of 5
# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
+
Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

vam

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Presente Simple - Estructura Básica

¿Sabías que el presente simple se usa para hablar de rutinas y situaciones permanentes? La fórmula es súper fácil: Sujeto + Verbo + Complemento. Por ejemplo: "I dance" o "He does the homework".

Aquí viene la parte tricky: cuando usas tercera persona (he, she, it), necesitas agregar -s o -es al verbo. Si el verbo termina en o, sh, ch, ss, x, o zz, le agregas -es: go → goes, finish → finishes, watch → watches.

¡Dato clave! Si el verbo termina en "y" precedida de consonante, cambias la "y" por -ies: fly → flies, study → studies. Pero si la "y" está precedida de vocal, solo agregas -s: play → plays, buy → buys.

💡 Tip: Memoriza las terminaciones -es porque son las que más confunden en los exámenes.

2
of 5
# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
+
Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

vam

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Presente Simple - Negativo e Interrogativo

Para formar oraciones negativas usa don't (I, you, we, they) o doesn't (he, she, it) + verbo en infinitivo: "He doesn't want anything", "I don't love to walk". ¡Ojo! El verbo principal siempre va en infinitivo en negativo.

Las preguntas se forman con Do/Does + sujeto + verbo infinitivo: "Do you like music?", "Does he like music?". Para preguntas con palabras interrogativas usa: Wh + do/does + sujeto + verbo: "Why do you like music?", "When do you come back?".

Respuestas cortas: "Yes, I do", "Yes, he does", "No, I don't", "No, he doesn't". Son súper útiles en conversaciones rápidas y te hacen sonar más natural.

💡 Tip: En negativo e interrogativo, el verbo SIEMPRE va en infinitivo, sin -s ni -es.

3
of 5
# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
+
Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

vam

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Presente Continuo - Estructura y Usos

El presente continuo te sirve para hablar de acciones que están pasando ahora mismo o situaciones temporales. La estructura es: Sujeto + am/is/are + verbo-ing + complemento. Ejemplos: "I'm going to the park", "He's watching TV".

Para formar el -ing, la mayoría de verbos simplemente agregan -ing. Pero si el verbo termina en "e", quitas la "e" y agregas -ing: have → having, use → using. Si termina en "ie", cambias por -ying: lie → lying.

Este tiempo verbal es perfecto para describir lo que ves en fotos o lo que alguien está haciendo en este momento. ¡Es súper común en conversaciones cotidianas!

💡 Tip: Usa el presente continuo cuando puedas decir "en este momento" en español.

4
of 5
# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
+
Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

vam

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Reglas Especiales del -ing

Aquí están las reglas de oro para duplicar consonantes: si el verbo es monosílabo, termina en consonante precedida de una vocal, duplicas la última consonante: set → setting, hit → hitting.

Para verbos de dos sílabas, duplicas si tiene acento en la última sílaba: forbid → forbidding. Los verbos que terminan en "l" siempre duplican: travel → travelling, label → labelling.

Oraciones negativas: usa am not/isn't/aren't + verbo-ing: "He isn't travelling to Argentina", "I'm not travelling to Korea", "You aren't paying attention". El verbo principal siempre mantiene el -ing.

💡 Tip: Cuando dudes si duplicar la consonante, piensa si la vocal antes suena "corta" - esa es tu pista.

5
of 5
# Simple
present

Conj Sujeto + Verb + Complemento

Exampol: I dance

He does the homework
+
Verb rinishes: o, sh, ch, ss, x, zz "Se le

vam

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Presente Continuo - Preguntas y Respuestas

Para hacer preguntas invierte el orden: am/is/are + sujeto + verbo-ing + complemento. "Are you playing COD?", "Am I writing this?", "Is she cooking pasta?". ¡Súper directo!

Las respuestas cortas son: "Yes, I am", "Yes, you are", "Yes, she is" o "No, I'm not", "No, you aren't", "No, she isn't". Estas respuestas te salvan en conversaciones cuando no quieres repetir toda la oración.

Recuerda que el presente continuo siempre necesita el verbo "to be" am/is/aream/is/are como auxiliar. Sin él, tu oración está incompleta y suena rara.

💡 Tip: Si puedes ver la acción sucediendo, usa presente continuo. Si es una rutina o hecho, usa presente simple.

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What is the Knowunity AI companion?

Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.

Where can I download the Knowunity app?

You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.

Is Knowunity really free of charge?

That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.

Most popular content: Present Tense

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Most popular content in Inglés

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Most popular content

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Students love us — and so will you.

4.6/5App Store
4.7/5Google Play

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan SiOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha KlichAndroid user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

AnnaiOS user