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Present Simple. Present Progressive.: Time Expressions. Time Expressions

The document compares and contrasts the present simple and present progressive tenses. It notes that the present simple is used for permanent states, habits, and general truths, along with time expressions like usually and every day. The present progressive is used for temporary states and actions happening at the moment of speaking, along with time expressions like now, today, and tonight. It also briefly introduces the past simple tense with examples of its affirmative, negative, and question forms.

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Present Simple. Present Progressive.: Time Expressions. Time Expressions

The document compares and contrasts the present simple and present progressive tenses. It notes that the present simple is used for permanent states, habits, and general truths, along with time expressions like usually and every day. The present progressive is used for temporary states and actions happening at the moment of speaking, along with time expressions like now, today, and tonight. It also briefly introduces the past simple tense with examples of its affirmative, negative, and question forms.

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Present simple. Present progressive.

 We use the present simple.  We use the present progressive.


 For permanent states ben lives in London.  for temporary states.
 For habits or actions that happen l'm taking driving lessons this monthFor.
regularly.  for actions happening at the moment of
we always have breakfast at eight. speaking.
 for general truths. lucy is sleeping now..
the earth goes round the sun.  we're flying to Acapulco tonight.

Time expressions. Time expressions.

 Present simple.  Present progressive.


 usually, always, often, etc.  now, at the moment, today, these, days,
 every day/week, etc. this week/year, etc. every day/week, etc.
 In the morning/spring, etc.  tonight, tomorrow, etc.
 on monday/monday morning, etc.  next week/year, etc.
 at the weekend, etc.
 once/twice/three times, etc.
 a week/day, etc.
Past simple.
Affirmative
I, He/She/It
Worked/went
We/You/they
Negative
I, He/She/It
Didn´t work/go.
We/You/they
Questions.
I, He/She/It
Did Work/go?
We/You/they

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