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Present Simple or Present Continuous?

Syllabus topic 4: Present Simple or Present Continuous?

Present Simple or Present Continuous?. Use the present simple for routines and the present continuous for actions happening now or temporary situations.

Daily routine and an action happening now

How it works

Use the present simple for routines and the present continuous for actions happening now or temporary situations. Time expressions help, but meaning decides the tense. Verbs such as know and want normally use simple forms.

Examples in context

Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • I usually eat at home.
  • Please wait. I am putting on my shoes right now.
  • She knows the answer.
  • This month we are staying with our aunt while our house is repaired.
  • He walks to work every morning.

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