Present continuous vs Simple present
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The document discusses the present continuous (I'm doing) and present simple (I do) tenses in English. The present continuous is used to describe actions happening at the present time or around the time of speaking, while the present simple describes habitual or repeated actions and permanent situations. Some examples provided are "I'm going to bed now" using the present continuous and "Water boils at 100 degrees celsius" using the present simple.
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For the present continuous, it outlines its use for actions happening now, longer actions in progress now, near future events, and repetition/irritation with "always". Exceptions for stative verbs and adverb placement are also noted.
Rules for spelling changes in the present continuous form (e.g. doubling consonants) are defined at the end.
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- 1. PRESENT CONTINUOUS AND PRESENT SIMPLE (I´m doing and I do)
- 2. Present countinuous (I´m doing) Use the continuous for something that is happening at or arround the time of speaking. The action is not finished. I am doing Past now future
- 3. Examples: The water is boiling. Can you turn it off? I´m going to bed now. Goodnight! Let´s go out, it isn´t raining now. Maria is in Britain at the moment. She is learning English.
- 4. Use the continuous for a temporary situation: I´m living with some friends until I found a flat. ¨You are working hard today¨. ¨Yes, I have got a lot to do¨.
- 5. Present simple (I do) Use simple present for things in generalor things that happen repeatedly. I do Past now future
- 6. Examples: Water boils at 100 degrees celsius. Excuseme, do you speak English? I always go to bed before midnight. Most people learn to swim when they are children.
- 7. Use the simple present for a permanent situation My parents live in London. John works very hard most of the time.