Contrasting Present Simple and Present Progressive Verb Tenses

When do we use the simple present tense?

• to talk about routine

• to talk about things that are happening now

• to talk about actions that repeat

• to talk about the past

When do we use the present progressive tense?

• to talk about routine

• to talk about things that are happening now

• to talk about actions that repeat

• to talk about the past

Classify this sentence:

Samuel is preparing for an exam.

• simple present

• present progressive

Classify this sentence:

Samuel drives to work every morning.

• simple present

• present progressive

Classify this sentence:

Their dog doesn't play with them.

• simple present

• present progressive

Classify this sentence:

Does your father teach in this school?

• simple present

• present progressive

Classify this sentence:

Richard isn't studying at the moment.

• simple present

• present progressive