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Pres simp pres_continuous
The document summarizes the present simple and present continuous tenses in English grammar. The present simple is used to describe habitual or repeated actions, permanent states, general truths, and timetables. The present continuous expresses actions that are happening now or temporary situations. It can also indicate future arrangements or express boredom with words like "always" and "constantly". Some common time expressions are provided for each tense.
Pres simp pres_continuous
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- 2. PRESENT SIMPLE • Routine/ habit “They go to school by car.” • Permanent state “They live in Lisbon.” • State (not action) “She likes coffee.” • Timetables “The show begins at 8 o’clock.” • Permanent truths “Summer follows spring.” • Instructions / commentaries “Becker wins the ball.” Time expressions • every hour / day / week / summer / year ... • adverbs – always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom, rarely, never • every morning / afternoon... • in the morning / afternoon... • at noon / night
- 3. PRESENT CONTINUOUS • Actionhappening at the moment “The kids are watching TV.” •Temporary situation “She is living in Lisbon.” • Fixed future arrangement “She is coming for dinner tomorrow.” • to express boring (always, constantly...) “They are always interrupting when I’m talking.” Time expressions • now • at the moment • at present • these days • today • tomorrow ...
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