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When to use the Present Continuous or the Simple Present?
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When to use the Present Continuous or the Simple Present?
Simple Present Tense
- To talk about routine events: "I drive to work everyday"
- To talk about events involving the following four verbs: have, want, need, & like: "Edward needs a new suit for work."
Present Continuous Tense
- To talk about events as they are happening: "I am watching the new Star Wars Movie.
- To talk about events that will take place at a clearly defined future time: I am going to La Ceiba on Saturday
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- A small mental map to help choose when to use the simple present or the present continuous.
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- Vladimir Alexander Lagos
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