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The document explains the differences between Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses, highlighting their uses for routines, habits, and actions happening now. It distinguishes between action verbs, which can be used in both tenses, and non-action verbs, which are typically used only in Present Simple. Key takeaways emphasize the appropriate contexts for each tense and verb type.

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Present_Simple_vs_Continuous_and_Action_vs_NonAction

The document explains the differences between Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses, highlighting their uses for routines, habits, and actions happening now. It distinguishes between action verbs, which can be used in both tenses, and non-action verbs, which are typically used only in Present Simple. Key takeaways emphasize the appropriate contexts for each tense and verb type.

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Present Simple vs.

Present
Continuous
Action Verbs vs. Non-Action
Verbs
An ESL Grammar Lesson
What is the Present Simple?
• - Used for routines, habits, and general facts.
• - Often paired with adverbs of frequency (e.g.,
always, usually, sometimes).

• Examples:
• - I eat breakfast every morning.
• - She works in an office.
• - Water boils at 100°C.
What is the Present Continuous?
• - Used for actions happening right now or
temporary situations.
• - Formed with 'be' + verb(-ing).

• Examples:
• - I am studying English now.
• - They are playing football.
• - She is staying with her friend this week.
Present Simple vs. Present
Continuous
• Present Simple:
• - Describes habits, routines, and facts.
• - Example: He drives to work every day.

• Present Continuous:
• - Describes actions happening now or
temporary situations.
• - Example: He is driving to the store right now.
What Are Action Verbs?
• - Verbs that describe physical or mental
actions.
• Examples:
• - Run, write, speak, think, play.

• These verbs can usually be used in both


present simple and present continuous tenses.
What Are Non-Action Verbs?
• - Verbs that describe states, feelings, or
conditions.
• Examples:
• - Know, love, want, believe, understand.

• These verbs are NOT typically used in the


continuous form.
• - Correct: I know the answer.
• - Incorrect: I am knowing the answer.
Examples of Action vs. Non-Action
Verbs
• Action Verbs:
• - She is running in the park. (Present
Continuous)
• - He eats lunch at noon. (Present Simple)

• Non-Action Verbs:
• - I believe you. (Present Simple)
• - She loves chocolate. (Present Simple)
Practice Activity
• Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the
verb:

• 1. He ___ (run) to school every day.


• 2. She ___ (study) for her test right now.
• 3. I ___ (love) ice cream.
• 4. They ___ (play) football at the moment.
• 5. We ___ (understand) the lesson.
Key Takeaways
• - Use Present Simple for routines, habits, and
facts.
• - Use Present Continuous for actions
happening now or temporary situations.
• - Action verbs can be used in both tenses.
• - Non-action verbs are typically used in the
Present Simple only.

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