Present simple vs present continuous

We use this tense to talk about routines, general statements and describe jobs.

• present simple

• present continuous

We add -s at the end of a verb with the following subjects.

• He, She, it

• I, You, We, They

We use this tense to describe what is happening at the moment.

• present simple

• present continuous

In the present continuous tense we add this ending...

• -ing

• -ed

The structure of the present continuous tense is:

• Subject + verb -s

• subject + verb "to be" + verb -ing

Now complete the sentences:

A police officer __________ people.

• protect

• protects

It __________.

• is raining

• are raining

It __________.

• is snows

• is snowing

A grocer _______ food at a store.

• sell

• sells

The wind____________.

• is blowing

• is blow