TES Global
Blendspace: Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
In this TES Blendspace, students will have access to thirteen multimedia resources that will help them learn the differences between the present simple verb tense and the present continuous verb tense. Each space's subtitle includes a...
TES Global
Blendspace: Present Simple Versus Present Continuous
This fifteen-part learning module provides assorted references for verb tenses. This blendspace provides understanding of the present simple verb tense and the present continuous verb tense through video lessons, online practice pages,...
Other
Isabel's Esl Site: Present Simple Tense
Present simple, explained, with examples and exercises. Clear and easy to follow. ESL students could work on this site alone. Some guidance in Spanish.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Sequence of Tenses
This Purdue University tutorial covers active and passive voices through simple examples.
English Club
English Club: Learn English: Grammar: Verbs: Present Simple Quiz
Choose the correct present simple tense verb to complete each of the ten sentences in this Quiz. Answers can be checked upon completion.
Other
Adele's Esl Corner: Present Simple Tense 1
Change the verbs to correct present tense in each of the ten sentences in this exercise.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Choosing a Present Tense
This video lesson focuses on choosing a present tense; it discusses present tense and when to use it. It lists and discusses each of the four types of present tense -- simple present, present progressive (also called present continuous),...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Choosing a Present Tense
This video lesson focuses on the choosing the correct form of a present tense verb. She uses 3 different base words and takes them through forming all forms of the present tense and what must be included in each: simple present, present...
Other
Esl Verbs: Present Simple Questions
This site has examples of some common mistakes when forming questions using the present simple verb tense. The correct form is given along with some of the more common errors.
abcteach
Abcteach: Grammar
[Free Registration/Login Required] Every grammar teacher will love finding this site filled with ready-made activity worksheets to practice basic grammar skills. Some include compound sentences, prepositions of location (with pictures),...
Other
Esl Verbs: Present Simple Affirmative
Troublesome verb forms using the present simple affirmative for ESL speakers/writers. Examples of the incorrect use of the verb along with corrected form.
Other
Isabel's Esl Site: Past Simple Tense
The English past simple is presented clearly, with examples and exercises. ESL students could use this site on their own. Some guidance in Spanish.
English Club
English Club: Learn English: Grammar: Grammar Quizzes: Present Simple Quiz
Choose the correct verb form to complete each of the ten sentences on this quiz. Feedback is provided after each question.
Other
Esl Verbs: Present Simple Negative
Examples of some troublesome verb forms using the present simple negative.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Choosing a Present Tense
This slideshow lesson focuses on choosing the right present tense from the 4 types: simple present, present continuous, present perfect, and present perfect continuous. It discusses the requirements for each of the present tenses and...
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: Past, Present, or Future Tense
This Skillswise site focuses on verb tenses. Included are a video about why learning about tenses is important, fact sheets and worksheets for instruction, quizzes on the information presented, and games to practice the skill. The...
City University of New York
City University of New York: E Recource Center: Grammar Tutorials: Verb Tense
The tutorial contains five exercises addressing correct use of verb tenses. Each exercise contains an explanation of the grammar concept and then an opportunity for students to practice. Students can download pdf of each explanation. The...
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Irregular Verbs
An extensive look at verbs in all their various forms and uses. A very valuable and easy to understand resource with many examples.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Study Zone: Simple Present Tense 1
In this present tense exercise, students select the words that best complete the sentences.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Sequence of Verb Tenses
This grammar page teaches the sequence of verbs, including simple present and past, present and past perfect, future, future perfect, and infinitive verbs. Includes chart and examples. L.11-12.4b Patterns/changes
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Present Tense and Its Types
Learn about present tense and its types.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Simple Present Tense (Present Indefinite)
An explanation with examples of simple present verb tense in sentences.
abcteach
Abc Teach: Verb Skill Sheets
[Free Registration/Login Required] Provides worksheets to use with students explaining the different types of verbs and how to use them. There is one five page mini-unit on simple present, past and future tenses. Also included are a cut...
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Verb Conjugation Grammar Rules
This page explains verb conjugations including persons: first, second, and third person; number: singular and plural; and tenses: present, past, and future and simple, continuous, and perfect. It provides examples of verb conjugations.