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Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

The document discusses the present simple and present continuous tenses in English. The present simple is used to talk about general truths, permanent situations, things that happen repeatedly or schedules. It has two basic forms, one that ends in -s and one that doesn't. The present continuous is formed using the present tense of "be" plus the -ing form of the verb and is used to describe something that is happening now or a temporary situation. Examples are provided to illustrate the differences between using the present simple and present continuous tenses.

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Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

The document discusses the present simple and present continuous tenses in English. The present simple is used to talk about general truths, permanent situations, things that happen repeatedly or schedules. It has two basic forms, one that ends in -s and one that doesn't. The present continuous is formed using the present tense of "be" plus the -ing form of the verb and is used to describe something that is happening now or a temporary situation. Examples are provided to illustrate the differences between using the present simple and present continuous tenses.

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Present Simple

The simple present tense is one of the most common tenses in English.
There are only two basic forms for the simple present
tense; one ends with –s and the other doesn’t.
positive negative interrogative
Do you
I play I don’t play
play?
He doesn’t Does he
He plays
WE USE THE PRESENT SIMPLE
play TO TALK ABOUT:
play?
1. General things and scientific facts.
2. Permament or long-lasting situations.
3. Things which happen repeteadly.
4. One action follows another.
5. Timetables and schedules.
6. Stative verbs.
Present Continuous
We form the present continuous with thre
present tense of the verb “BE” + ING
AM
WE USE THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TO VERB
TALK ABOUT: ARE
(+ing)
IS

1. Something that is in progress now, at this


moment. AT THE TIME OF SPEAKING.
2. Temporary activity or situation – not
necessarily happening at the time of
speaking.
3. Arrangements we’ve made for the future.
Present Simple
vs
Present Continuous

1. PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY SITUATIONS.


She LIVES in a small village.

She IS LIVING in the street now until she can find a flat.
1. PERMANENT OR LIMITED IN TIME.

He WORKS as a fireman.

He IS WORKING as a farmer this summer.


2. IN GENERAL OR RIGHT NOW.

He WORKS as a fireman.

Now he IS CLIMBING.
3. DAILY ROUTINE or EXCEPTION.

He usually GETS UP at ten past ten.

Today he IS GETTING UP at quarter past five.

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