Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses
This page provides a detailed comparison of the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses, along with other important English tenses. It outlines their uses, signal words, and forms.
The Present Simple tense is used for:
- Repeated actions
- General truths
- Scheduled future events
Highlight: Signal words for Present Simple include "every day", "sometimes", "always", "often", "usually", "seldom", and "never".
The Present Continuous tense is used for:
- Actions happening at the moment of speaking
- Arranged future plans
Example: "I'm working right now" (Present Continuous) vs. "I work every day" (Present Simple)
The page also covers other tenses such as Simple Past, Past Continuous, and Present Perfect, providing their uses and signal words.
Vocabulary: Past Participle - The form of a verb used in perfect tenses, typically ending in "-ed" for regular verbs.
The chart includes the affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms for each tense, offering a comprehensive overview of English verb conjugations.