Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

1. Present Continuous

   • Clue words
     • At the moment
     • At present
     • Currently
   • Forms
     • Affirmative
       • Subject + am ,is, are + verb + ing
         • i am playing
         • He, She,It is playing
         • We are playing
     • Negative
       • Subject + am, is, are +not +verb +ing
         • I am not playing
         • He ,She, It isn´t playing
         • They aren´t playing
     • Interrogative
       • am, is,are + subject + verb +ing
         • am I playing?
         • are you playing?
         • is He,She,It playing?
   • 1. Something happening at the time of speaking. The action is not finished
     • At the moment, I´m building a new house
   • 2. A temporary situation
     • Currently , I´m not working. I´m ill.
   • 3. To talk about changes, developments and trends
     • The earth is changing due to global warming
   • 4. Mainly used for actions and happenings.
     • It´s not usually used for states
       • like, love, hate , want be . Not normally used in continuous
   • 5.Always
     • "too often"
       • You are always forgetting our wedding anniversary !

2. Present Simple

   • Clue words
     • Usually
     • Often
     • Always
   • Forms
     • Affirmative
       • Subject + verb (present form)
         • I play
         • He,She,It plays
     • Negative
       • Subject + do , does + not + verb
         • You don´t play
         • He, She, It doesn´t play
     • Interrogative
       • do,does + subject + verb
         • do I play?
         • does He,She,It play?
   • 1. Repeates actions (habits , routines).
     • I´m a builder I build houses
   • 2. A permanent situation
     • I´m a doctor. I treat people.
   • 3. To say that something is true or untrue in general
     • The earth turns 360° every day
   • 4.Normally used to talk abut
     • Thoughts, feelings and states
       • It tastes good
   • 5. Always
     • "every time"
       • We always celebrate our wedding anniversary

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