KManchester: Grammar: Present Simple v Present Continuous

A lot of students find the differences between the present simple and the present continuous difficult. Let's remember:

Present simple:

1. routines and habits, things we do every day 2. facts that are always true

Present continuous:

1. things that are happening now, at the moment 2. temporary actions

We use do/does with the present simple

We use am/is/are + verb + ing with the present continuous

Here are some exercises to help you practise:

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