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Free Sample – Basic English Grammar E-Book
Use the simple present for actions that happen in general.
Use the present continuous for actions happening at the moment or current/temporary projects.

Present Simple | Present Continuous |
I work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. | I’m currently working on a new project. |
Mark studies English every day. | Mark is studying the present continuous at the moment. |
We usually go to Europe in the summer. | Right now, we’re going to the supermarket. |
They always talk to their boss in the morning. | They’re talking to him now. |
Does it usually rain in the winter? | No, but it’s raining now. Take an umbrella. |
These words can help you know if the sentence needs simple present or present continuous:
Simple Present:
- Always
- Usually
- Often
- Sometimes
- Never
- Every (day/night/year/summer/winter)
Present Continuous:
- Now
- Right now
- At the moment
- Currently
- This week/month/year
- Today