I. Form1. Affirmative +Subject + am/is/are + Verb + ing present participle• Example 1 She is reading an interesting book• Example 2 They are working2. Negative -Subject + am/is/are + NOT + Verb + ing • Example 1 They are not listening to music now• Example 2 It’s not raining anymore3. Interrogative ?Am/is/are + Subject + Verb + ing ?• Example 1 Are they learning English now?• Example 2 is he driving to work?3. Interro-Negative ?Isn’t + He/She/It + verb+ Verb + ing?Aren’t + I/You/We/They + Verb + ing?Ex1 Isn’t she studying Maths?Ex2 Aren’t they watching TV?———————————————II. How to use1. An action that is in actual progress at the moment of speakingEx1 We are talking about the weatherEx2 It is raining nowEx3 They are playing football at the momentSignal words now, at present, at the moment2. An action in general that is in actual progress but it doesn’t need to happen at the moment of speakingEx1 The population of the World is rising very fastEx2 They are building the HouseEx3 I’m not playing football this week3. A near-future action Signal words go, come, leave…. A definite future arrangement due to one’s previous He is going to NewYork next We are going to watch a football match on Sunday4. A temporary actionEx They usually start to play this game at 8 o’clock but this week they are playing at 8305. A repeat action that is causing annoyance or irritation Signal words constantly, continually, nowadays…Ex1 He is always leaving cigarette-ends on the floorEx2 She is constantly complaining that her bicycle is old———————————————III. Signal wordsNow, at the moment, constantly, continually,…Example I’m cooking now———————————————[paypal-donation]IV. Notes on the simple present continuous tense1. General Rule Add “Ing” at the end of VerbEx Do -> doing, Go -> going, Speak -> speaking, Tell -> telling2. Verbs ending in “e”, remove “e” and add “ing”Ex Write -> Writing, Dance -> Dancing, Come -> Coming, Have -> Having, Smoke -> Smoking,…But Verbs ending in “ee”, not change Ex Free-> Freeing, See -> Seeing,3. Verbs ending in consonant except h, w, x, y and the before this word is vowel, we double the consonant and then add “ing”Ex Get -> Getting, Run -> Running, Sit -> Sitting, Begin -> Beginning, Prefer -> PreferringBut Fix -> Fixing, Play -> Playing because Verb ending in x,y4. Verbs ending in “ie” We change “ie” to “y” and then add “ing”Ex Die -> Dying, Lie-> Lying, Tie -> Noted Some Verbs need add “k” before add “ing”Ex Traffic -> Trafficking, Panic -> Panicking, Mimic-> MimickingThese Verbs that are not usually used in the continuous formThe verbs in the list below are normally used in the simple form because they refer to states, rather than actions or processesSENSES / PERCEPTIONto feel*to hearto see*to smellto tasteOPINIONto assumeto believeto considerto doubtto feel = to thinkto find = to considerto supposeto think*MENTAL STATESto forgetto imagineto knowto meanto noticeto recogniseto rememberto understandEMOTIONS / DESIRESto envyto fearto disliketo hateto hopeto liketo loveto mindto preferto regretto wantto wishMEASUREMENTto containto costto holdto measureto weighOTHERSto look =resembleto seemto be in most casesto have when it means “to possess”*EXCEPTIONSPerception verbs see, hear, feel, taste, smell are often used with can I can see… These verbs may be used in the continuous form but with a different meaningThis coat feels nice and warm. your perception of the coat’s qualitiesJohn’s feeling much better now his health is improvingShe has three dogs and a cat. possessionShe’s having supper. She’s eatingI can see Anthony in the garden perceptionI’m seeing Anthony later We are planning to meetEnglish Grammar Lessons All Grammar Knowledge You need!

Difference of the simple and continuous form of the presentWhat are the differences between the present simple and present continuous?Both the present simple and the present continuous are ways to express the present in English grammar. Although some other languages do make the distinction between simple and continuous forms too, others may not. In that case of no differentiation, learners of English may find the following explanation useful to understand this crucial point of the English tense system. It is usually not possible to exchange one form with the other one without changing the meaning. In detailComparison with peculiaritiesPresent simplePresent continuous/progressiveVerb in the base form infinitive read, see, wantAttention An s’ is added at the end of the verb if he, she, it’ is required reads, sees, wantsModal verbs never change their form may, will, might, shoulddo/does’ is needed in most questions and negative sentencesA present form of to be’ am, is, are is combined with the main verb which always ends in -ing’ reading, eating, …Merely not’ is required for negative sentences“They are not eating.”In most cases, it is employed for general statements that are no processes“The world is round.”or“Apples taste good.”Frequently used with verbs that express states smell, taste, like’, etc.Rare use of the ing-form for characteristics that are only valid temporarily, for example“He’s being very selfish today.”For regular actions like hobbies, for example“Martha reads a lot.”or“Nick plays baseball every Friday.”For processes and actions that are currently ongoing“Martha is reading her favourite book now.”or“Nick is playing baseball at the moment.”Scheduled events time tables are also typical for the present simple“The train leaves at 615.”For fixed appointments or arrangements in the future that have been made“We are leaving this evening.”What are the signal words for both tenses?If you are a learner of English with a native language that does not make a difference between these two aspects simple or continuous, it can be tough to differentiate. However, there are some certain expressions signal words that may help to use the forms properly – although the type of verb stative or action still needs to be considered too. Basically, you always have to determine if the statement refers to the current point in time or if it is more of general nature. CompareSignal words for the present simple and continuousPresent simplePresent continuousgenerally true or happening regularlyhappening at the moment or temporarilyExamplesoftennormallyusuallyalwaysneveroccasionallyExamplesnowat the momentLook!this weektoday

Home Grammar Verbs Simple Present Simple Present vs Present Continuous Two verb forms that are confusing for many students are the simple present and the present continuous also called the present progressive. Both of these verb forms talk about the current moment, now, the present—that’s why they are both in the present tense. But they talk about very different aspects of the simple present is used for things that are true in general, or happen repeatedly. Think about this as a big, wide present tense. Birds fly. The sky is blue. I like grapes. I have a dog. On the other hand, the present continuous is often used for right now, the exact current moment. This is a small present tense. There is a start and an end. It is happening right now but it will stop in the future. I am reading. It is raining. My sisters are talking. FormWhen you are making an affirmative statement, the simple present is just a single word, either the base form of the verb or with a final -s after the subject pronouns he, she, it, or a singular noun. I watch TV. He exercises. I am watching TV. He is exercising. Signal WordsThe simple present tense is often used with adverbs of frequency always, never, sometimes, frequently, rarely. I always brush my teeth. I never eat bacon. I go to the beach sometimes. I exercise frequently. I rarely watch TV. The present continuous is often used with adverbs and adverb phrases that emphasize the current moment or that a situation is only temporary, such as right now, at the moment, currently, and for the time being. I'm sitting in traffic at the moment. For the time being I am living in Brooklyn but we will move in September. Right now I'm studying. I am having dinner at the moment. ExceptionsNote that some verbs called non-continuous verbs or stative verbs describing feelings, senses, states of mind, and states of being are generally used in the simple tenses only, or else have a different meaning when used in the simple vs continuous forms. Simple Present and Present Continuous

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