Present Simple vs Present Continuous Tense

When do we use the present simple tense?

• For actions happening right now

• For facts or things that are always true or generally true

• For temporary actions

• For regular habits or repeated actions

Which tense is used to talk about something happening right now?

• Present Simple

• Present Continuous

• Past Simple

• Past Continuous

Which tense is used for regular habits or repeated actions?

• Present Simple

• Present Continuous

• Past Simple

• Past Continuous

What does the present continuous tense indicate?

• Facts or things that are always true or generally true

• Temporary actions happening right now

• Actions in progress

• Regular habits or repeated actions

What time expressions are commonly used with the present simple tense?

• Now, right now, at the moment, still

• Always, often, generally, normally, sometimes, never

• In the morning, in the afternoon, at night

• On Mondays, on Fridays

Which tense is used to talk about something happening around the time of speaking?

• Present Simple

• Present Continuous

• Past Simple

• Past Continuous

What is the structure of a sentence in present simple tense?

• Subject + Verb + Object

• Subject + Verb + ing + Object

• Subject + Verb + ed + Object

• Subject + Will + Verb + Object

Marta and Mónica …. tennis

• don’t play

• don’t plays

• doesn’t play

… they … (study) maths for tomorrow’s test?

• Is - studying

• Are - study

• Is - study

• Are- studying

He … (play) basketball at the stadium.

• isn’t plays

• are playing

• is playing

• aren’t play