Present Simple, Continuous & Perfect — The Language That Refused to Die
Grammar: Present simple, present continuous, and present perfect simple
Free ESL grammar exercise on present simple, continuous & perfect themed around the language that refused to die. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 4 (upper intermediate) ESL grammar exercise on culture, practising present simple, present continuous, and present perfect simple. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
In 2023, Duolingo has published its annual language report. Irish has ranked among the top ten most-studied languages globally. On TikTok and Instagram, young Irish creators are posting videos entirely in Irish.
Grammar
- Present simple
- Use for facts, habits, and permanent states. TG4 broadcasts Irish-language programmes every day.
- Present continuous
- Use for actions happening now or around now. Young creators are posting Irish videos online this year.
Sample items
- TG4 ______ Irish-language programmes since 1996.
- Every year, more people ______ Irish on language apps.
- Manchán Magan ______ his podcast audience about Irish words for nature.
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