Complete 12 English Tenses / Present continuous
Simple present tense VS present continuous tense
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Simple present tense VS present continuous tense

Even though the structure of simple present tense and present continuous tense are very similar, they both convey different timing and nature of actions. The simple present tense is used for habitual actions, general facts, scheduled events, and states. The present continuous tense is used for actions happening now, temporary situations, planned future events, and trends or changes.

Key Differences

Timing of Actions:

  • Simple Present: Refers to habitual actions, general truths, or scheduled events.
    Example: "She walks to work every day."
  • Present Continuous: Refers to actions happening right now, temporary actions, …

1. She _____ (read) before bed every night.

2. They _____ basketball right now.

3. He _____ dinner every day at 7 PM.

4. I _____ on a new project right now.

5. She _____ to work.

6. They _____ their grandparents next weekend.

7. The sun _____ in the east.

8. We _____ a meeting at the moment.

9. My brother _____ the guitar every evening.

10. You _____ coffee now.

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