Simple Present – Present Progressive – contrasted
Differences and similarities in the Simple Present and the Present Progressive
1. Use
Simple Present | Present Progressive/Continuous |
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2. Signal words
Simple Present | Present Progressive/Continuous |
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3. Form
Simple Present | Present Progressive/Continuous |
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infinitive → 3rd person singular (he, she, it): infinitive + -s | to be (am, are, is) + infinitive + -ing |
4. Examples
4.1. Affirmative sentences
Simple Present | Present Progressive |
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I play football. | I am playing football. |
You play football. | You are playing football. |
He plays football. | He is playing football. |
4.2. Negative sentences
Simple Present | Present Progressive |
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I do not play football. | I am not playing football. |
You do not play football. | You are not playing football. |
He does not play football. | He is not playing football. |
4.3. Questions
Simple Present | Present Progressive |
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Do I play football? | Am I playing football? |
Do you play football? | Are you playing football? |
Does he play football? | Is he playing football? |
5. Spelling
Simple Present | Present Progressive/Continuous |
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