Present tenses uses

Present tenses uses

1. Present continuous

   • Uses
     • When something is happening at this moment. When the action has started but hasn't finished.
       • It is snowing at the moment.
       • The economy is growing at an exponential rate.
       • The children are sleeping, so please be quiet.
     • When somebody is doing something at this moment.
       • Sarah is changing her clothes right now.
       • Her boyfriend is waiting for her.
       • We are learning the progressive tense in English.
     • To talk about something that is happening around the time of speaking but not necessarily at that exact moment.
       • Alfredo is studying a lot for his exam.
       • I'm reading a great book.
       • We are planning a trip to Jamaica.

2. Present simple

   • The simple present tense is used to describe an action that is regular, true or normal.
     • Uses
       • For things that are always generally true.
         • They speak English at work.
         • The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace.
         • It rains a lot in winter.
       • For habits.
         • They travel to their country house every weekend.
         • Carol brushes her teeth twice a day.
         • I get up early every day.
       • For facts.
         • We come from Switzerland.
         • A dog has four legs.
         • The President of The USA lives in The White House.
       • For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.
         • John sleeps eight hours every night during the week.
         • The train to Berlin leaves every hour.
         • I take the train to the office.

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