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Describe picture using present continuous

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Funzioni del "past continuous"

Il past continuous si usa per descrivere azioni o eventi iniziati nel passato ma che continuano e hanno conseguenze nel presente. In altre parole, esprime un'azione che è percepita come incompleta o ancora in corso nel passato.
Viene utilizzato:

spesso, per descrivere il contesto di un racconto scritto al passato, per esempio: "The sun was shining and the birds were singing as the elephant came out of the jungle. The other animals were relaxing in the shade of the trees, but the elephant moved very quickly. She was looking for her baby, and she didn't notice the hunter who was watching her through his binoculars. When the shot rang out, she was running towards the river..."

per descrivere un'azione non completata che è stata interrotta dal verificarsi di un altro evento o azione, per esempio: "I was having a beautiful dream when the alarm clock rang."

per esprimere un cambiamento di opinione, ad esempio: "I was going to spend the day at the beach but I've decided to get my homework done instead."

con wonder, per formulare una domanda in modo estremamente educato: per esempio: "I was wondering if you could baby-sit for me tonight."

Esempi

Caroline was skiing when she broke her leg.

When we arrived he was having a bath.

When the fire started I was watching television.

Nota: con i verbi che non vengono solitamente usati alla forma progressiva, si utilizza il simple past.

Come si forma il past continuous

Il past continuous di qualsiasi verbo si compone di due parti: il passato del verbo "to be" (was/were) e la forma base del verbo principale + ing.

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Past continuous | Grammatica Inglese | EF

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Funzioni del "past continuous" Il past continuous si usa per descrivere azioni o eventi iniziati nel passato ma che continuano e hanno conseguenze nel presente. In altre parole, esprime un'azione che è percepita come incompleta o ancora in corso nel passato. Viene utilizzato:

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Explanation
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-perfect-simple

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Present perfect simple vs past simple exercises

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Present perfect simple vs past simple exercises. Learn English online.

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Exercises
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https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simple-past/exercises

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PET Grammar Test3

This activity helps with the following grammar points that you need to master for the Preliminary English Test: verb forms, pronouns, prepositions, quantifiers, countable/uncountable nouns, 'Wh' questions, phrasal verbs, comparatives, inverted questions.

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Find your level by doing our 54 questions of Level Test Intermediate B1. Four sections: Choose the correct option, Write synonyms, Fill in the appropriate Prepositions, Fill in the gaps.

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Choose the verb from the list that best fits in the sentence below.

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Write the verb in its correct form in the box, then press Enter to check.

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what you have to know about the present simple

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what you have to know about the present simple

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Practice in using present perfect and past simple in Part 1 Sentence Transformation in the Preliminary English Test Writing Paper

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PET Past Simple and Present Perfect Transformation Exercise

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Practise transformation exercises for the Cambridge Preliminary English Test Writing Part 1.

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Possiamo indicare la frequenza di un'azione utilizzando espressioni o avverbi di frequenza. Gli avverbi di frequenza inglesi, rispetto a quelli italiani, hanno una collocazione diversa e meno flessibile nell'ambito della frase.

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Useful expressions to describe a picture

What can you see in the picture? I see a family spending time together in the morning. I see birds singing in the tree, and the cat climbing the tree. In the background, I see the trees are green and there are two houses behind the trees. I think it's spring because in the foreground there are some flowers.﻿

Where are they? They are in the garden

How many people are there? There are nine people

Is this a family? Yes, it is

What is Paul doing? He is watering the plants

What is Mrs. Green doing? She is listening to the radio

What are the girls doing? They are playing with their dolls.

Is the grandfather reading? No, he isn't. He is sleeping.

What does Paul look like? He is tall and thin He has short, blonde hair and black eyes.

What is Simon wearing? He is wearing a red sweater, white trousers and yellow shoes.

Where are the ducks? They are in the pond.

Where are the birds? They are on the tree.

What's the weather like? I think it's sunny and warm

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Useful expressions to describe a picture What can you see in the picture? I see a family spending time together in the morning. I see birds singing in the tree, and the cat climbing the tree. In the background, I see the trees are green and there are two houses behind the trees.

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1. Mary enjoys ___________________ to music. (listen)

2. I don’t mind ___________________ the washing up. (do)

3. Irregular verbs are not easy ___________________ . (remember)

4. Mathew is really good at ___________________ . (cook)

5. She waited ___________________ a movie ticket. (buy)

6. The doctor encouraged his patients ___________________ healthy food. (eat)

7. My flat is easy ___________________ . (find)

8. She is interested in ___________________ a doctor. (become)

9. He is saving money ___________________ a new car. (buy)

10. When I met her I couldn’t help ___________________ her. (hug)

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Present perfect continuous and present perfect simple

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Present perfect continuous and present perfect simple

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English Grammar Rules

A very confusing concept is when to use WILL and when to use BE GOING TO when we refer the future.

Both refer to the future and there is a slight difference between the two though in most cases they can be used interchangeably with no difference in meaning. Even if you misuse them, a native speaker is going to understand you without any problems.

Quick Summary Chart

When to use GOING TO

The structure BE GOING TO is normally used to indicate the future but with some type of connection to the present. We use it in the following situations:
1. When we have already decided or we INTEND to do something in the future. (Prior Plan)
The decision has been made before the moment of speaking.

They're going to retire to the beach - in fact they have already bought a little beach house.

I'm going to accept the job offer.

2. When there are definite signs that something is going to happen. (Evidence)
Something is likely to happen based on the evidence or experience you have.

I think it is going to rain - I just felt a drop.

I don't feel well. I think I'm going to throw up. (throw up = vomit)

3. When something is about to happen:
Get back! The bomb is going to explode.

When to use WILL

In other cases, where there is no implicit or explicit connection to the present, use WILL:
1. For things that we decide to do now. (Rapid Decisions)
This is when you make a decision at that moment, in a spontaneous way.

I'll buy one for you too.

I think I'll try one of those. (I just decided this right now)

2. When we think or believe something about the future. (Prediction)

My team will not win the league this season.

I think it will rain later so take an umbrella with you.

Note: You can use both Will and Going to for making future predictions.
3. To make an offer, a promise or a threat.

I'll give you a discount if you buy it right now.

I promise I will behave next time.

I'll take you to the movies if you'd like.

4. You use WON'T when someone refuses to do something.

I told him to take out the trash but he won't do it.

My kids won't listen to anything I say.

My car won't start.

Future Predictions

As you can see, both Will and Going to can be used for making future predictions without having a real difference in meaning.

The weather report says it will rain tomorrow. (Correct)

The weather report says it is going to rain tomorrow. (Correct)

Compare Will vs. Going To

If someone asks: "Are you busy this evening?"

If I respond: "Yes, I'm going to the movies." I use going to because it is a plan I made earlier (before I was asked the question). - In this case we cannot use Will.

If I haven't made plans, then you can say either: "I will probably watch TV." OR "I'm probably going to watch TV."

Both will and going to are possible in this situation because we are predicting what will happen (since we haven't made any plans).

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For more framework on the use of WILL and GOING TO refer to the student notes for each of these at:
Will and Going to

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What was Sue doing at 9.30 a.m.? Sue was swimming at 9.30 a.m. She had not finished swimming at 9.30 a.m. She was in the middle of swimming at 9.30 a.m.

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My name is Clark.

I will tell you about my city.

I live in an apartment.

In my city, there is a post office where people mail letters.

On Monday, I go to work. I work at the post office.

Everyone shops for food at the grocery store.

They also eat at the restaurant.

The restaurant serves pizza and ice cream.

My friends and I go to the park.

We like to play soccer at the park.

On Fridays, we go to the cinema to see a movie.

Children don't go to school on the weekend.

Each day, people go to the hospital when they are sick.

The doctors and nurses take care of them.

The police keep everyone safe.

I am happy to live in my city.

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