Present Simple vs Present Progressive Continuous What is

Present Simple vs. Present Progressive/ Continuous. What is the difference and how can we use them? Mesbaul Masum and Thai Luu Odyssey Team/ Class Q English/ Ms. Cara 2 nd Trimester

Rule of Present Simple: the simple present tense is used to describe an action that happens regularly or in general. It is also called present independent. Rule: Subject + present form of verb + object. Example: I play football. They listen to the teacher. He reads a book.

Some Rule Present Simple Persons singular Plural • I read a book. • We read a book. Second • You play football. Third • He plays football. • She plays football. • It plays football. • They play football. First

Present Progressive/ Continuous: the present continuous tense describes an action which is occurring at the moment of speaking. Rule: Subject + be verb + verb with ing + object. Example: He is playing football. They are eating pizza. I am reading.

Some Rule of Present Progressive/ Continuous. Persons singular Plural First • I am reading a book. • We are reading a book. Second • You are talking. Third • He is reading a book. • She is reading a book. • It is raining. • They are reading book.

Present Progressive/ Continuous.

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