PRESENT SIMPLE /CONTINUOUS

PRESENT CONTINUOUS/ PRESENT SIMPLE

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Present continuous

structure: subject + be + v-ing +: I am talking -: You are not talking ?: Is she talking?

Present simple

structure: subject + verb (s / -es / -ies) +: He runs -: I don't run ?: Does he run?

USE :

PRESENT SIMPLE:

You use the present simple to say an action in a timetable. Also use the present simple for habits and routines FOR EXAMPLE; -I usually eat salad, but today I'm eating lasagna. -The robber enters in prison every monday.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS:

You use the Present Continuous to describe pictures because talks about the scene and improvise.

Time expressions

Present Continuous

Present Simple

now, today, right now, this week, at the moment, tomorrow. FOR EXAMPLE: I am now playing, Today we are going to do a test, She is doing some work right now, They are going on a trip this week, He is studying at the moment, You are trainning tomorrow.

every day, once a week, at night. FOR EXAMPLE: I sleep every day, She goes to play tennis once a week, We watch a film at night.