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Present Simple vs Present Continuous

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    When do we use these tenses?
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  • I usually go to school by bus
    Present Simple (habits and routines)
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  • I'm reading an exciting book at the moment
    Present Continuous (something happening now or about now)
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  • You're always smoking here!
    Present Continuous (describing annoying behavior)
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  • He's always taking my things!
    Present Continuous (describing annoying behavior)
  •  15
  • We're riding our bikes now
    Present Continuous (something happening now or about now)
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  • We don't often ski in winter
    Present Simple (habits and routines)
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  • It is cold in winter
    Present Simple (permanent situation or fact)
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  • The moon goes round the Earth
    Present Simple (permanent situation or fact)
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  • What time does your train arrive?
    Present Simple (timetables and schedules)
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  • The lessons start at 8 a.m.
    Present Simple (timetables and schedules)
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  • He's going to the cinema tomorrow.
    Present Continuous (future arrangements)
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  • They're flying to Rome next week.
    Present Continuous (future arrangements)
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  • Could you phone me when you get home?
    Present Simple (future time clauses)
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  • If you help me with my chores, I'll be really happy.
    Present Simple (future time clauses)
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