the differences between simple present and present progressive tense

1. TRUCTU E

2. imple
resent
Simple present tense is
used to express regular
action or events, facts,
daily activities and
general truth.

3. S + V (s/es) + C

4. To express regular action or events
We often use present tense when we
talk about the facts
When we talk about daily activities
to express general truth

5. The form of verb in nominal
sentence is “TO BE (is, am, are)”
Nomina
l
(+) Isabel is a lawyer.
(-) Isabel isn’t a lawyer.
(?) Is Isabel a lawyer ?
(-?) Is Isabel not a
lawyer

6. The form of predicate in
verbal sentence is “VERB”.
(+) Stevens studies
every night.
(-) Stevens doesn’t
study every night.
(?) Does Stevens
study every night ?
(-?) Does Stevens
not study every
night ?
Verbal

7. EXAMPLE
•I live in New York.
•The moon goes round
the Earth.
•John drives a taxi
everyday.
•He doesn’t drive a
bus.
•We don’t work at
night.
•Do you play football ?

8. resent
rogressive
The present progressive
expresses an activity that is
in progress at the moment
of speaking. Often the
activity is of general
nature:
something generally in
progress this week, this
month, this year.

9. S + TOBE + V-ing + C

11. Common Progressive
Verb
META
L
STATE
Know
Realize
Understand
Recognize
Believe
Feel
Suppose
Think
Imagine
Doubt
Remember

12. EMOTIONAL
STATE
Love
Like
Appreciate
Hate
Dislike
Fear
Envy
Mind
Care

13. • I am living with
my sister until
I find an
apartment.
• We are eating
in a restaurant
tonight. We’ve
already booked
the table.
EXAMPLE