English verbs

Question 1

When do we use past simple?

Answer 1

We can use simple past for:

• For completed actions in the past at a fixed time (Azioni completate)
• For repeated actions in the past (Azioni ripetute in passato)
• To describe past states (Stati passati)
• For Actions which happened in the past one after the other (azioni che si sono susseguite in passato, una dopo l’altra)

Question 2

When do we use past continuous?

Answer 2

We use past continuous for:

• A past action which was taking place at a certain time and was continuing (Azione passata che è continuata per un po’ di tempo)
• For an action which was interrupted by another action (azione interrotta da un’altra azione)

Question 3

When do we use present simple?

Answer 3

Use use present simple for:

• Repeated and habitual actions (Azione ripetute e abituali, cose che si fanno spesso)
• Permanent situations or states (Stati permanenti, qualcosa che si fa sempre, o regole della natura che sono sempre sicure)

Question 4

When do we use present continuous?

Answer 4

We use present continuous for:

• Actions happening now, at the time of speaking (cose che stanno accadendo adesso, quello che si sta facendo in questo esatto momento)
• Actions which have arranged to happen in the near future (tomorrow, next week, next month

Question 4

When do we use Present Perfect?

Answer 4

We use present perfect for:

• An action which started in the past and has just finished (Azione cominciata nel passato che è appena finita)
• For a period that continues from the past until now (Azione cominciata nel passato che continua ancora oggi, es. aver conosciuto amico Roberto)

Question 5

Can you give me an example of past simple?

Answer 5

Ex. I went to Gardaland yesterday

Ex. I lived in Poland when I was young

Ex. I used to live in Italy when I was young

Ex. I had dinner and then I watched TV

Question 6

Can you give me an example of past continuous?

Answer 6

Ex. I did boxing from 5 to 7 pm yesterday

Ex. I went to school from 9 am to 2 pm yesterday

Ex. She was studying while her brother was playing video games

Ex. She was studying when her brother stepped into the room

Question 7

Can you give me an example of simple present?

Answer 7

Ex. I study every day

Ex. I meet my friends every weekend

Ex. I go to school everyday

Ex. The sun is larger than the moon

Ex. The train for Milan leaves at 7 am

Question 8

Can you give me an example of present continuous?

Answer 8

• Ex. I’m playing a video game right now.
• Ex. I’m eating an apple
• Ex. he is taking a math test next week.

Question 9

Can you give me an example of present perfect?

Answer 9

-Ex. I have known my friend Roberto since I was little

• Ex. He has just finished his English test
• Ex. I have just prepared my notes for the test next week

Question 10

Come si dice “Io non sono un dottore” in Inglese?

Answer 10

I am not a doctor

Question 11

Come si dice “Io non gioco a calcio?”

Answer 11

I don’t play football

Question 12

Come si dice “Lei è mia madre?”

Answer 12

She is my mother.

Question 13

Come si dice “Tu sei mio amico?

Answer 13

You are my friend

Question 14

Come si dice “Io sono …(IL TUO NOME)” ?

Answer 14

I am ….

Question 15

Come si dice “Io ho il cellulare”?

Answer 15

I have the cellphone

Question 16

Come si dice “Lei non vuole stare a casa?”

Answer 16

She doesn’t want to stay home

Question 17

Come si dice “Loro non hanno i soldi?”

Answer 17

They don’t have money

Question 18

Come si dice “Loro non sono Spagnoli?”

Answer 18

They are not Spanish

Question 19

Come si dice “Tu non sei un buon amico”?

Answer 19

“You are not a good friend”