English Tenses: Simple Present and Present Continuous

Front

What is the simple present used for?

Back

Habits and regular actions, facts, and permanent situations.

Front

Give an example of a habit in the simple present.

Back

He usually gets up early.

Front

What is a fact that can be expressed in the simple present?

Back

Water boils at 100 degrees.

Front

What are some frequency adverbs used in the simple present?

Back

Always, never, often, sometimes, every day, once a month, etc.

Front

What is the present continuous used for?

Back

Actions in progress and temporary actions or situations.

Front

Give an example of an action in progress in the present continuous.

Back

I’m reading a new book.

Front

What is an example of a temporary action in the present continuous?

Back

I’m going to work by bus this week.

Front

What are some frequency adverbs used in the present continuous?

Back

Now, at the moment, these days, this week/month.