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    The document describes the uses of the simple present and present continuous tenses in English. [1] The simple present is used to describe repeated or habitual actions, facts, schedules, and actions happening now with non-continuous verbs. [2] The present continuous expresses actions happening now, actions in progress, and plans for the near future. [3] It can also indicate irritation with actions that are constantly or always happening.

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    SIMPLE PRESENT USE 2 Facts or Generalizations

    FORM : [VERB] + s/es in third person

    USE 1 Repeated Actions


    The Simple Present can also indicate the speaker believes that a fact
    was true before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is not
    important if the speaker is correct about the fact. It is also used to
    make generalizations about people or things.
    Use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is repeated
    or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a  Cats like milk.
    scheduled event or something that often happens. It can also be  Do pigs like milk?
    something a person often forgets or usually does not do.  California is in America.
     Windows are not made of wood.
    Examples:  New York is a small city. It is not important that this fact is
    untrue.
     I play tennis.
     She does not play tennis. USE 3 Scheduled Events in the Near Future
     Does he play tennis?
     The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
     The train does not leave at 9 AM.
     When does the train usually leave?
     She always forgets her purse.
     He never forgets his wallet. Speakers occasionally use Simple Present to talk about scheduled
     Every twelve months, the Earth circles the Sun. events in the near future. This is most commonly done when talking
     Does the Sun circle the Earth? about public transportation, but it can be used with other scheduled
    events as well.

     The train leaves tonight at 6 PM.


     The bus does not arrive at 11 AM, it arrives at 11 PM.
     When do we board the plane?
     The party starts at 8 o'clock.
     When does class begin tomorrow?
    USE 4 Now (Non-Continuous Verbs) Present Continuous

    FORM: [am/is/are + present participle]

    USE 1 Now

    Speakers sometimes use the Simple Present to express the idea that
    an action is happening or is not happening now. This can only be
    done with Non-Continuous Verbs and certain Mixed Verbs.

     I am here now. Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea
     She is not here now. that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be
     He needs help right now. used to show that something is not happening now.
     He does not need help now.
     He has his passport in his hand.  You are learning English now.
     Do you have your passport with you?  Is he sitting or standing?
     They are reading their books.
     What are you doing?
     Why aren't you doing your homework?

    USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now

    In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year,
    this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous
    to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in
    progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.

    Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in


    a restaurant.)

     I am studying to become a doctor.


     I am not studying to become a dentist.
     I am not reading any books right now.
     Are you working on any special projects at work?
     Aren't you teaching at the university now?

    USE 3 Near Future

    Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that


    something will or will not happen in the near future.

     I am meeting some friends after work.


     I am not going to the party tonight.
     Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
     Isn't he coming with us tonight?
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    USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

    The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly"


    expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often
    happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with
    negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or
    "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."

     She is always coming to class late.


     He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
     I don't like them because they are always complaining.

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