Share (Pre)Lower (B1-B2): Present Simple vs Continuous uses
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A habitual / regular action
Present Simple
A general truth or fact
Present Simple
With stative verbs
Present Simple
Future timetable or schedule
Present Simple
Permanent situation
Present Simple
To tell a story in a dramatic way
Present Simple
To describe a sports event
Present Simple
always, sometimes, often, usually, rarely, never, hardly ever, every day / week, once / twice a day
Present Simple Time Expressions
Senses
stative verb
thoughts, feelings & emotions
stative verb
possession
stative verb
measurement
stative verb
When the verb changes from a state to an activity
Stative verb in continuous form
An action in progress at the time of speaking
Present Continuous
An unfinished action still in progress
Present Continuous
A planned action in the future (more fixed/agreed upon)
Present Continuous
