Present simple present_continuous_
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The document summarizes the difference between the present simple and present continuous tenses in English. The present simple is used for habitual actions or general states that do not change. Examples include "John goes to class every day" and "Bianca lives in Florida." The present continuous is used for temporary actions happening now or definite plans for the future. Examples of the present continuous include "It's raining outside" and "I'm playing soccer tomorrow."
Present simple present_continuous_
- 1. PRESENT SIMPLE - PRESENT CONTINUOUS The simple present tense is used for two main types of action: Actions which happen regularly HABITS (for example, every day or every week) Things which do not often change STATES (for example, opinions and conditions)
- 2. Some examples, present simple Type of action Example Explanation John goes to class every day 'Every day' is a habit It rains a lot in Vancouver This means that it rains often Habit Peter always talks about his 'Always' means this is a habit family Jerry spends Christmas with This implies that he spends Christmas with his family his parents every year Bianca lives in Florida This is a state, because it doesn't change Jen has red hair Someone's hair doesn't usually change State Martin likes chocolate When we like something, usually we will always like it Ana believes in God Beliefs and opinions are states. They don't often change.
- 3. PRESENT SIMPLE - PRESENT CONTINUOUS The present continuous tense is used for two main types of action Something which is going on A TEMPORARY ACTION right now (but will stop in the AHPPENING NOW future) A DEFINITE PLAN FOR THE Something we intend to do in the FUTURE near future.
- 4. Some examples, present continuous Type of action Example Explanation John is winning the game Right now John is winning the game It's rainign outside It's raining right now (but it may stop soon) Temporary action Soraya is working in the She's working there right now library happening right now Jerry is spending Christmas He's spending Christmas with his family right with his family now I'm playing soccer tomorrow This plan is already arranged and definite Sara's leaving for San Francisco on Friday She has probably already bought the ticket Definite plan for the future The olympics are taking place here next year This is already certain