Every little action matters when it comes to protecting our planet — whether it's reusing a bag, turning off unused lights, or walking instead of driving. Let's explore these ideas in the present tense to show how we're making a difference right now.
The present tense is a way to talk about actions or situations happening now, regularly, or facts that are always true. It helps describe habits, routines, current activities, and truths. It has four forms: simple present (routines, habits, schedules, and facts), present continuous (actions happening right now or temporary situations), present perfect (actions completed at some point in the past that are still relevant now, or life experiences), and present perfect continuous (actions that started in the past and continue into the present, often emphasizing the duration). Simple present: (+) S + V1 (s/es) — "He walks to school." (-) S + do/does + not + V1 — "She does not like coffee." (?) Do/Does + S + V1 — "Do you play soccer?" Present continuous: (+) S + am/is/are + V-ing — "I am cooking dinner." (-) S + am/is/are + not + V-ing — "They are not working." (?) Am/Is/Are + S + V-ing — "Is he studying?" Present perfect: (+) S + have/has + V3 — "She has finished her homework." (-) S + have/has + not + V3 — "We have not seen that movie." (?) Have/Has + S + V3 — "Have you visited Paris?" Present perfect continuous: (+) S + have/has + been + V-ing — "I have been reading for an hour." (-) S + have/has + not + been + V-ing — "They have not been practicing." (?) Have/Has + S + been + V-ing — "Have you been waiting long?"
Mission 1. Daily Routine Journal
Write a short paragraph about your daily routine, reflecting on the actions you do from morning to night. Use present tense verbs to describe these activities, as they happen regularly in your life. Include at least 5–7 sentences in your paragraph.
Example paragraph: "I wake up at 6 a.m. every day. I brush my teeth and eat breakfast with my family. Then, I pack my bag and walk to school. During the day, I study in class and talk with my friends during breaks. After school, I come home, do my homework, and play outside. In the evening, I eat dinner, watch TV, and read a book before going to bed at 9 p.m."
My daily journal: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Mission 2. Write What You See
Observe the pictures provided then write 1–2 sentences for each picture in the present tense to describe what is happening.
Riding Bicycles (example)
"They ride their bicycles to school every day. The bikes are colorful, and they wear helmets for safety." (example already filled in)
Brushing Teeth
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
Watering Plants
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
Eating Breakfast
……………………………………………………. …………………………………………………….
Mission 3. Identify a Sentence
Read the sentences provided carefully and decide whether each sentence is correct or incorrect in the present tense. If the sentence is correct, leave it as it is. If the sentence is incorrect, rewrite it in the correct form.
| Sentence | Correct/Incorrect? | Correction Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| "The cat sleep on the sofa during the day." | Incorrect | "The cat sleeps on the sofa during the day." (example already filled in) |
| "She walks to school every morning." | ……………. | …………………………………….. |
| "He go to the park on Sundays." | ……………. | …………………………………….. |
| "I am playing soccer with my friends." | ……………. | …………………………………….. |
| "They drinks coffee every afternoon." | ……………. | …………………………………….. |
| "We watch TV after dinner every day." | ……………. | …………………………………….. |
| "You reads a book every night." | ……………. | …………………………………….. |
Mission 4. Profession Activities
Write 1–2 sentences in the present tense to describe daily activities based on their profession. Focus on using correct verbs and adding details about their routine tasks.
Doctor (example)
"A doctor treats sick people in a hospital, he checks patients and prescribes medicine." (example already filled in)
Chef
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
Farmer
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
Teacher
……………………………………………………. …………………………………………………….
Mission 5. Complete the Sentence
Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
- She reads (read) books in her free time. (example already filled in)
- My mother ______ (cook) dinner every evening.
- They ______ (play) football in the park every Saturday.
- I ______ (wake) up at 6 a.m. every morning.
- The dog ______ (bark) loudly when it sees a stranger.
- John ______ (study) math every afternoon.
The present tense can be written in two forms: active voice and passive voice. The difference lies in the subject of the sentence and its role in the action. Simple present — Active: S + V1 + O ("The chef cooks the meal."); Passive: O + am/is/are + V3 ("The meal is cooked by the chef."). Present continuous — Active: S + am/is/are + V-ing + O ("She is cleaning the house."); Passive: O + am/is/are + being + V3 ("The house is being cleaned by her."). Present perfect — Active: S + have/has + V3 + O ("They have completed the project."); Passive: O + have/has + been + V3 ("The project has been completed by them.").
Mission 6. Spot the Voice
Read each sentence carefully and decide whether it is written in the active voice or passive voice. Write "Active" or "Passive" next to each sentence.
| Sentence | Active/Passive |
|---|---|
| The boy eats an apple. | Active (example already filled in) |
| The homework is done by the students. | ……………. |
| She is writing a letter. | ……………. |
| The flowers are watered by the gardener. | ……………. |
| The dog chases the cat. | ……………. |
Mission 7. Identify and Change it!
Read each sentence carefully and identify whether it is written in the active voice or passive voice. Rewrite the sentence in the opposite voice while maintaining its meaning. If the sentence is active, change it to passive, and if it is passive, change it to active.
| Sentence | Rewrite in Opposite Voice |
|---|---|
| The gardener waters the plants daily. | The plants are watered daily by the gardener. (example already filled in) |
| The homework is checked by the teacher. | ………………………………………………………… |
| She is baking a cake in the kitchen. | ………………………………………………………… |
| The project is completed by the team. | ………………………………………………………… |
| The dog chases the ball in the park. | ………………………………………………………… |
| The report is written by him every week. | ………………………………………………………… |
Mission 8. Identify the Dialogue
Read the conversation carefully and identify sentences written in the active voice and passive voice. Then, categorize them into two groups: one for active voice and another for passive voice.
A Conversation About the New Park
Hi, Bara! Have you seen the new park they built near our school?
Yes, I have. It looks great! I heard that the park was designed by a famous architect.
Really? I didn't know that. I saw some workers planting trees there yesterday.
Yeah, and benches are being installed this week.
That's cool! Do you know if they will add a playground for kids?
I think so. A new playground is usually included in public parks.
That's good to hear. Oh, by the way, have you done the homework for science class?
Not yet. The assignments are being prepared by Mr. Smith, so I don't think they're due until next week.
Great! That gives me more time to review the lesson.
| Active Voice | Passive Voice |
|---|---|
| I saw some workers planting trees there yesterday. (example already filled in) | The park was designed by a famous architect. (example already filled in) |
| ………………………………………………… | ………………………………………………… |
| ………………………………………………… | ………………………………………………… |
| ………………………………………………… | ………………………………………………… |
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