Present simple vs Present continuous
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Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Present Simple Present Continuous
• We use the present simple to talk about habits, routines, timetables and likes or preferences.
ex. We often eat chocolate cake because we really like it.
• We use the present continuous to talk about actions happening now or actions that are temporary.
ex. At the moment we are eating chocolate cake.
Time expressionsalways, often, normally, sometimes, seldom, rarely, never, usually...
At the moment, now, today...
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Linda sometimes (watch) TV after dinner.
watches
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Now they (dance).are dancing
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
They always (play) football on Sundays.
play
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Look! Daisy (ride) a horse.is riding
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Tom always (listen to) music before going to bed.
listens to
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Carol usually (play) games in the afternoon, but today she (paint).
playsis painting
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Kim usually (watch) TV in the evening, but today (play) chess.
watchesshe is playing
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Ann and Sue usually (eat) fish for dinner, but today they (eat) pizza.
eatare eating
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
Emily usually (swim) in the sea on Sunday morning , but today she (play) golf.
swimsis playing
Present Continuous?
Present Simpleor
They usually (make) a cake on Saturdays,but today they (ride) their bikes.
makeare riding