PRESENT SIMPLE & PRESENT CONTONUOUS
COMPARISON
PRESENT SIMPLE
a. repeated actions or habits
We go out every Saturday night
b.something we see as permanent
My sister works in a bank
c.describing a state that doesn't change
I look like my mother
Characteristic time expressions : every, never, always, usually, from time to time, sometimes, often, rarely, generally, once, twice a week, often, hardy ever
State verbs are verbs which describe states (things which stay the same) Some of the most common are verbs:
1.connected with emotions: love, hate, love, want
2.connected with understanding: believe, know, prefer, understand
3. connected with possession and unchanging qualities: belong, cost, weigh
4. connected with the senses: hear, smell,sound, taste
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
a.things in progress now, at the moment of speaking
The birsds are singing.
b.temporary actions or situations that are happening around now
I'm reading a very good book these days
c.describing a situation which is changing
People are working longer hours nowadays
d. Plans for the nearest future
We are travelling to aunt Tessa at the weekend
e. irritation
You are always asking me stupid questions
characteristic time expressions:
now, at the moment, these days, but today, at present, next week