1. Word cloud
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What is the difference between simple present and present progressive?
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The simple present is used for facts, habits and general truths. The present progressive is used for actions in progress and temporary situations. The simple present is used for future events that are scheduled.
Simple Present vs Present Progressive
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Simple Present: This is the basic form of the present tense in English. It expresses an action or situation that is happening in the present, but not necessarily at the exact moment of speaking. It is used to express habitual actions, facts, thoughts, and fixed arrangements. Present Progressive: This is also called the present continuous tense. It is used to express an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. It is often used with actions that are temporary or that are in progress. The main difference between the Simple Present and Present Progressive is that the Simple Present is used to express habits, general truths, and fixed arrangements, while the Present Progressive is used to express temporary actions that are in progress at the moment of speaking.
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The present progressive form is used more frequently than the simple present form in spoken English. The present progressive is used to emphasize something that is happening right now. The present progressive can also be used to show an action that will happen in the near future.
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5. Open question
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What are some examples of when using the simple present is appropriate?
6. Open question
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What are some situations where the simple present is more effective than the present progressive?
7. Drawings
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Brain break: Write a sentence using one of the tenses and draw something related to it.
8. Drawings
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Question: How do you know when to use Simple Present or Present Progressive? Clues: • Simple Present is used to talk about habits, facts and general truths. • Present Progressive is used to talk about actions happening right now. • Present Progressive usually includes words such as 'am, is, are' before the verb. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work in pairs and explain when to use Simple Present and Present Progressive through a drawing. B. Come up with a conversation using only the Simple Present and Present Progressive tenses.
9. Poll
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Which sentence uses Simple Present tense?
- I am playing basketball right now.
- I play basketball every weekend.
10. Poll
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Which one below is the Present Progressive form of the verb 'to swim'?
- Swimmed
- Swimming
- Swamming
11. Poll
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What auxiliary verb is used in Present Progressive tense?
- 'Will'
- 'Is'
- 'Do'
12. Poll
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What does the present progressive express?
- An action that's happening at the moment
- An habitual action
- A future event
13. Poll
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In which sentence is Simple Present used correctly?
- She will eat breakfast later.
- She eats breakfast every day.
- She is eating breakfast right now.
14. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What is the difference between a verb in the simple present tense and a verb in the present progressive tense?
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