The document provides information on the present simple and present continuous tenses in English. It explains that the present simple is used for repeated actions, permanent situations, and facts, while the present continuous is used for actions happening now or temporary situations. Examples are given for both tenses. The document concludes with exercises for learners to practice distinguishing between the present simple and present continuous.

1. PRESENT
SIMPLE AND
CONTINUOUS

2. PRESENT SIMPLE
Present Simple
Positive Form Negative Form Question Form
He/She/It + Verb1(s) He/She/It + Doesn’t +
Verb1
Does + He/She/It +
Verb1?
I/You/We/They + Verb1 I/You/We/They + Don’t
+ Verb1
Do + I/You/We/They +
Verb1?
Keywords: often, always, never, every day, usually, sometimes, generally, normally,
rarely, seldom, whenever, on Mondays.

3. PRESENT SIMPLE
• We use the present simple for:
I. Repeated actions or habits.
We go out every Sunday night.
I usually shop on Saturday.
II. Something we see as permanent.
My sister works in a bank.
III. Facts (State that doesn't change).
I live in England.
I like coffee.

4. PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Present continuous
Positive Form Negative Form Question Form
He/She/It + Is +
Verb1(ing)
He/She/It + Is + Not
+Verb1(ing)
Is + He/She/It +
Verb1(ing)?
We/They/You + Are +
Verb1(ing)
We/They/You + Are +
Not + Verb1(ing)
Are + We/They/You +
Verb1(ing)?
I + Am + Verb1(ing) I + Am + Not +
Verb1(ing)
Am + I + Verb1(ing)?
Keywords: look, listen, now, at the moment, still, at present.

5. PRESENT CONTINUOUS
• We use the present continuous for:
I. Action in progress.
It’s raining.
I’m talking to you.
II. Temporary situation.
I'm trying to find a new home.
III. Changing situation.
People are working longer hours nowadays

6. PRESENT SIMPLE VS CONTINUOUS
Paula is sits at the back of the class. (She always does that)
Paula is sitting at the back of the class. (She's there now)
They stay at the Metro hotel. (Every time they visit the town)
They are staying at the Metro hotel. (They're there now)
 I live in Jordan. (Facts)
I'm living in Jordan. (Temporary)
I come from Japan. (Japanese)
I'm coming from Japan. (Just been there)

7. EXERCISE 1
• Choose the correct tense.
1. Ben (doesn’t smoke/isn’t smoking), he hates cigarettes.
2. Joey (wears/is wearing) a tie today.
3. (I stay/I’m staying) with my aunt while my parents are away.
4. Eva is a fantastic musician, she (plays/is playing) the piano.
5. (I sit/I’m sitting) on the train, but it (doesn’t move/isn’t moving).

8. EXERCISE 1 SOLUTION
1. (doesn’t smoke)
2. (is wearing)
3. (I’m staying)
4. (plays)
5. (I’m sitting) (isn’t moving)

9. EXERCISE 2
• Complete the questions.
1. ----- (like) meeting new people?
2. ----- (read) a good book at the moment?
3. ----- (read) a daily newspaper?
4. ----- (listen) to the radio this morning?
5. ----- (prefer) smart or casual clothes?
6. ----- (usually get up) late at the weekend?
7. ----- (find) English grammar difficult?
8. ----- (enjoy) this course so far?

10. EXERCISE 2 SOLUTION
1. (Do you like)
2. (Are you reading)
3. (Do you read)
4. (Do you listen)
5. (Do you prefer)
6. (Do you usually get up)
7. (Do you find)
8. (Are you enjoying)