Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

Craig works in an architect's office.

• This is a temporary position.

• This is his permanent job.

Rhona is staying with her aunt this weekend.

• She usually lives somewhere else.

• This is her permanent home.

Max sings with a band on Friday evenings.

• This is a changing situation.

• This is something he does regularly.

Steve can't talk now. He's interviewing someone.

• This is an action in progress.

• This is something he does regularly.

More men are looking after their children these days.

• This is a permanent situation.

• This is a changing situation.

Warsaw is the capital of Poland.

• This is a fact - something permanent.

• This is a chaging situation.

Fatima's a really good friend. She never ___ my birthday.

• forgets

• is forgetting

Selina ___ in her office at the moment because the builders are there.

• doesn't work

• isn't working

Mmm. Those roses ___ lovely. Are they from your garden?

• smell

• are smelling

These are difficult times because food and fuel prices ___ quickly.

• go up

• are going up