Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple cannot be used to talk about daily routines

• True

• False

• True, precisely it is the suitable tense to talk about routines, habits, repeated events, etc.

• True, although if it is an annoying habit, we use the Present Continous instead

Complete the sentence using the suitable tense:

This afternoon I have an appointment.

So, at 4.00 in the afternon I......... (go) to the dentist's

If I say: "I'm mad at my husband. He's always smoking!"

Is this sentence correct?

• Yes

• NO

Answer explanation

Use present continuous to talk about habits that are annoying and bother us.("always" "constantly," "continuously," and "continually").

Ex: "My dad is always complaining"

Write a short schedule using the sutitable tense to inform your parents about a comic con you are attending shortly

Answer explanation

When you talk about timetables (of buses, trains, etc.) and schedules, you use Present Simple for they are routinary events.

"On Mondays I am often going to the cinema"

Is the sentence correct?

• Yes

• No