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Present Simple or Present Continuous?

Описание: The Present Simple and Present Continuous are both verb tenses used to describe actions in the present. The Present Simple is used for regular or habitual actions, while the Present Continuous is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking or temporary situations.

1. Is Mr. Black using the computer at the moment?
- Present Continuous: This question refers to the action happening right now, so we use the Present Continuous form "using."

2. Does Jack usually go to work on Saturdays?
- Present Simple: This question refers to a regular or habitual action, so we use the Present Simple form "go."

3. Dick isn't at home now. Is he helping a student with his project?
- Present Continuous: This question refers to the action happening right now, so we use the Present Continuous form "helping."

4. Is it raining? No, look, it's sunny.
- Present Continuous (negative)/Present Simple: The first question asks about the current weather (Present Continuous), but the response states that it's sunny (Present Simple).

5. My classmates are very sporty, and they play football very well.
- Present Simple: This sentence states a general fact or a habit, so we use the Present Simple form "play."

6. Ann, you look nice. Are you wearing a new dress?
- Present Continuous: This question refers to the action happening right now, so we use the Present Continuous form "wearing."

7. Does France have a lot of high mountains?
- Present Simple: This question refers to a general fact, so we use the Present Simple form "have."

8. Derek is good at tennis, but he doesn't play it very often.
- Present Simple/Present Simple (negative): The first part states a general fact (Present Simple), and the second part negates the action as a habit (Present Simple negative).

9. Do you always wear glasses?
- Present Simple: This question refers to a regular or habitual action, so we use the Present Simple form "wear."

10. Turn the TV off. Is no one watching it?
- Present Continuous: This question refers to the action happening right now, so we use the Present Continuous form "watching."

Пример:

Choose the correct form of the verb (Present Simple or Present Continuous) to complete the sentences:

1. I usually __________ (go/goes) to school by bus, but today I __________ (walk) because it's a sunny day.
2. Look! The kids __________ (play/plays) in the park right now.
3. My mom __________ (cook) dinner every evening, but tonight she __________ (not cook) because we're going out to a restaurant.
4. We __________ (study) French at the moment, but we __________ (not enjoy) it very much.

Совет: To determine whether to use Present Simple or Present Continuous, consider whether the action is happening right now or is a regular/habitual action. Pay attention to time expressions, such as "now," "usually," or "always," as they can guide your choice.

Упражнение: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb (Present Simple or Present Continuous):

1. My sister __________ (watch) TV every evening, but tonight she __________ (read) a book.
2. The sun __________ (rise) in the east every morning.
3. Look! That man __________ (run) after the bus.
4. We usually __________ (have) dinner at home, but tonight we __________ (eat) at a restaurant.
5. Sam __________ (listen) to music right now.