Present simple vs Present continuous

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Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple

1. To talk about pernament situations: We live in Mexico City.
2. To talk about habits and things we do regularly: Tom plays computer games every day.
3. To talk about timetables: Alexa's party starts at 9 p.m
4. To talk about facts.: The grass in green.

When do we use Present Simple?

How to create sentences in Present Simple?

Yes, I do. / No, I don't. Yes, she does. No she doesn't.

I don't live in Montreal. Jerry does't play volleyball every day.

Do you like chocolate? Does he live here? Do you go to school every day?

SAMPLE SENTENCES

• every Saturday/ Friday
• On Mondays/ Thursdays
• onece a week/ month
• in the summertime
• in winter
• three times a year
• twice a day

• always
• usually
• often
• sometimes
• seldom
• rarely
• never

SIGNAL WORDS

Present Continuous

1. To talk about things that are happening at the moment We are waiting for the bus
2. To talk about temporary situations: Jennifer is living in France for few months.
3. To talk situations that are changing: They're getting better and better in speaking English.
4. To talk about pictures:

When do we use Present Continuous?

How to create sentences in Present Continuous?

Yes, I am. / No, I am not. Yes, she is. No she isn't.

I am not standing. Ania isn't writing at the moment.

Are you doing exercises? Is he running? Are they in the cinema?

SAMPLE SENTENCES

• right now
• just now
• at the moment
• Look! Listen!

SIGNAL WORDS

What is your best friend doing right now?

• Observe the pictures.
• Identify actions
• Write sentences using P. simple or Present continuous

What is happening in the picture?

What do you do every Saturday?

What time do you usually get up?

Present Simple

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11

10

Present Continuous

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TRUE OR FALSE?

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