Present Simple vs Present Continuous

What is the Present Simple tense used for?

• Actions happening right now

• Newly formed habits

• General truths

• Future plans without a set time

Which sentence uses the Present Simple to describe a repeated action?

• I'm eating a lot these days.

• My plane leaves in half an hour.

• I go to the gym twice a week.

• I'm filming a Mini English Lesson.

How is the Present Continuous tense formed?

• Subject + verb + -ed

• To be (is, am, are) + base verb + -ing

• Subject + verb in simple form

• To be (was, were) + base verb + -ing

Which sentence uses the Present Continuous to describe something happening right now?

• Beyoncé is an icon.

• I'm leaving tomorrow.

• Do this, do that.

• I'm filming a Mini English Lesson.

Complete the sentence:

He _________ (play) football every Sunday.

Complete the sentence:

She __________ (clean) her house now.

What is the key difference when using Present Simple vs. Present Continuous for future plans?

• Present Simple is for uncertain plans, Present Continuous for certain plans.

• Present Simple is for fixed plans, Present Continuous requires a time word.

• Present Simple is for short-term plans, Present Continuous for long-term plans.

• Present Simple is for personal plans, Present Continuous for public events.