Simple Present vs Present Continuous
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SIMPLE PRESENTvs
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS(I am doing)
* We use Present Continuous to describe actions in progress
(happening) at the moment of speaking.
I am going to bed now. Good night!
The water is boiling. Can you turn it off?
Let’s go out, it isn’t raining now.
Are they watching cartoons now? No, they are in the kitchen.
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I am living with my friends until I find a flat.
* We use Present Continuous to talk about temporary situations.
A: You are working hard today. B: Yes, I have a lot to do.
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SIMPLE PRESENT (I do / He does) (am / is / are)
* We use Simple Present to describe routines (things happen repeatedly).
She goes to the library every weekend.Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Excuseme, do you speak English?
Does she have any children?
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* We use Simple Present to talk about permanent situations.
I live in New Jersey.
John works for Microsoft.
She speaks five languages.
We are friends.
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NOTE* Certain verbs like have, believe,
hope, know, lke, love, hate, belong, own CANNOT be used in the
continuous tense.
* These verbs usually express a STATE not an ACTION.
I know the answer.
NOT
I am knowing the answer.
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SUMMARY
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
SIMPLE PRESENT
* actions in progress (happening) now* temporary situations
* routines (things happen repeatedly)* permanent situations
Jack works every night, but he isn’t working tonight.routin
etemporary situation
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