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Grammar Explanation 2.4
2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the
Present Continuous
Form
The Simple Present The Present Continuous
Grandma uses email Marc is receiving a message.
She doesn’t use a smart phone. He isn’t getting a phone call.
Does she use the Internet? Yes, she
does.
Is he receiving a message from his
friend? Yes, he is.
When does she use the Internet? How is he receiving a message?
Why doesn’t she use a smart phone? Why isn’t he receiving a message from
his friend?
2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the
Present Continuous
Use
Examples Explanation
People use their phones to text. We use the simple present for:
• a general truth.
• a habitual activity.
• a custom.
I sometimes send photos to my
grandmother.
Older people prefer to talk on the
phone.
2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the
Present Continuous
Use
Examples Explanation
I’m getting a text message right
now.
We use the present continuous
for:
• an action that is in progress
now.
• a longer action that is in
progress at this general time.
• a recent trend.
My grandfather is learning about
technology.
Technology is growing quickly.
2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the
Present Continuous
Use
Examples Explanation
My grandparents live in a
retirement home.
We use live in the simple present
to indicate a person’s home.
My sister is living in a dorm this
semester.
We use live in the present
continuous to indicate a
temporary, short-term residence.
2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the
Present Continuous
Use
Examples Explanation
A: What does she do (for a living)?
B: She’s an English teacher.
“What does she do” asks about a
job or profession.
A: What is she doing now?
B: She’s texting her grandson.
“What is she doing?” asks about
an activity now.

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2.4 on page 51

  • 1. Lesson 2, Page 51 Grammar Explanation 2.4
  • 2. 2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the Present Continuous Form The Simple Present The Present Continuous Grandma uses email Marc is receiving a message. She doesn’t use a smart phone. He isn’t getting a phone call. Does she use the Internet? Yes, she does. Is he receiving a message from his friend? Yes, he is. When does she use the Internet? How is he receiving a message? Why doesn’t she use a smart phone? Why isn’t he receiving a message from his friend?
  • 3. 2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the Present Continuous Use Examples Explanation People use their phones to text. We use the simple present for: • a general truth. • a habitual activity. • a custom. I sometimes send photos to my grandmother. Older people prefer to talk on the phone.
  • 4. 2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the Present Continuous Use Examples Explanation I’m getting a text message right now. We use the present continuous for: • an action that is in progress now. • a longer action that is in progress at this general time. • a recent trend. My grandfather is learning about technology. Technology is growing quickly.
  • 5. 2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the Present Continuous Use Examples Explanation My grandparents live in a retirement home. We use live in the simple present to indicate a person’s home. My sister is living in a dorm this semester. We use live in the present continuous to indicate a temporary, short-term residence.
  • 6. 2.4 Contrasting the Simple Present and the Present Continuous Use Examples Explanation A: What does she do (for a living)? B: She’s an English teacher. “What does she do” asks about a job or profession. A: What is she doing now? B: She’s texting her grandson. “What is she doing?” asks about an activity now.