Present Simple vs Continuous

We use present simple when...

• we talk about routines, permanent states or facts.

• we talk about temporary states, future actions and actions happening now.

• we talk about the past.

We use present continuous to...

• talk about the past.

• talk about daily routines, permanent states and facts.

• talk about a temporary action, actions in progress and future actions.

My mom ___________ play monopoly.

• liking

• likes to

• is liking to

Marcus ______________ in a new city right now.

• is living

• lives

• lived

I ___________ pasta every saturday.

• cooks

• cook

• am cooking

Sam __________ his familiy next week.

• visits

• visited

• is visiting

Peter ___________ horror and romantic films.

• is loving

• loves

• love

Which of these sentences express a temporary action?

• I'm living in this place at the moment.

• I live here with my family.

• I like to live in this city.

Which of these sentences express a routine?

• Lucia always wears a jacket.

• Lucia is wearing a jacket.

• Lucia is wearing a jacket tonight.

Which of these sentences express a fact?

• My brother is a doctor.

• My brother is working with a doctor.

• My brother is working in a hospital.