Simple Present or Present Continuous?

​Simple Present or

Present Continuous ?

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How can I choose the most appropriate tense?

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Γεωργία Παπαδοπούλου

SIMPLE PRESENT

We use it to express....

• habit (συνήθεια)

• general truth (γενική αλήθεια )

• permanent state (μόνιμη κατάσταση)

• routine (τακτική ρουτίνα)

• timetables and programmes (δρομολόγια και προγράμματα)

​Key words for Simple Present

​always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, every day... , On Mondays ... ,

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

We use it to express...

• that something is happening now

• temporary events

• arrangements (future meaning)

​Key words for Present Continuous :

now, this week, this month ...

Fill in the Blanks

Everyday I

up early in the morning to go to school.

Multiple Choice

But today it is Sunday and I _______ in bed till late

• staying

• am staying

• stay

• stays

Open Ended

How about you? Write a sentenxce about what you do every day or about what you are doing today which is a special day.