Present simple vs countinous
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The document contrasts simple and progressive verb tenses using examples of common actions. In the simple tense, the examples describe actions in general or habitual terms like "the dog barks" or "Messi plays soccer." The progressive tense uses "is/are + verb+ing" to depict the actions as ongoing processes happening at the time of description, such as "the dog is barking" or "Messi is playing in a Spanish team." The progressive tense emphasizes the temporary or continuous nature of the actions.
Present simple vs countinous
- 2. The dog barks The dog is barking
- 3. They play basketball They are playing basketball
- 4. Nairo rides a bicycle Nairo is riding a bicycle
- 5. Carlos Santana plays the guitar Santana is playing the guitar
- 6. Messi plays soccer Messi is playing in a Spanish team
- 7. My grandparents are happy My grandparents are living in Neira
- 8. James Is a colombian soccer player James is playing in an European team
- 9. The dog barks They play basketball Nairo rides a bike Santana plays the guitar Messi plays soccer My grandparents are happy James is a colombian soccer player The dog is barking They are playing basketball Nairo is riding a bike Santana is playing the guitar Messi is playing in a Spanish team My grandparents are living in Neira James is playing in an European team Simple Progressive