Present Simple vs Present Continuous

• We use the present simple for habits and facts. We use the present continuous for actions happening right now.
• Tense
• Use
• Example
• Present Simple
• Habits and routines
• Mark rides the subway to work every day.
• Present Continuous
• Actions at the moment
• Mark is waiting for the subway right now.
• Remember
• Use present simple with words like always, usually, every day, and never.
• Use present continuous with words like now, right now, and at the moment.
• Do not use present continuous with state verbs like want, know, or like.
• Examples
• I live in Boston.
• I am visiting New York today.
• She usually takes a taxi.
• She is taking a bus right now.
• Common mistakes
• I am working in Chicago every Monday.
• I work in Chicago every Monday.
• Look! The bus come now.
• Look! The bus is coming now.

Complete the sentences

• Listen! The police car (make) ____ a loud noise on the street.
• Daniel usually (walk) ____ through the square after lunch.
• Right now, Sarah and Mark (sit) ____ at a café in downtown Seattle.
• My father (not drive) ____ his car to work on Fridays.
• Why (you stand) ____ at the bus stop in the rain?
• They (not like) ____ noisy streets.

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