Present simple vs Present continuous

Present simple vs Present continuous

habits versus now

Present simple

• habits; routines; timetables; likes or preferences

• Time expressions: on Mondays; on Saturday afternoon; at the weekend; at nine o'clock; usually; every day; hardly ever...

Present continuous

• actions that are happening now

• Time expressions: at the moment; now; right now; today

Multiple Select

Present simple or Present continuous?

• She plays tennis on Wednesdays. Present simple

• They never go to school by bus. Present continuous

Multiple Select

Present simple or Present continuous?

• Annie is eating a sandwich. Present continuous

• Tom and Jake are swimming. Present simple

Multiple Choice

What does he do on Sundays?

• He is studying.

• He studies after lunch.

Multiple Choice

What's he doing at the moment?

• He usually goes to the beach.

• He's going out to meet his friends at the beach.