simple present vs present continuous

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

talking about a habit

irritation

according to a schedule

now at this moment

temporary situation

future plan

Sssh... she is sleeping.

My bus leaves at 11:20.

I live in London, but this summer I am living in Leeds.

He is meeting John today.

You are always talking!!!!

I play basketball twice a week.

He bikes to school everyday.

I go to the gym three times a week. 

talking about a habit

M&M store opens at 10 a.m. 

The train to Amsterdam leaves at 9:25.

according to a schedule

She is always gossiping about other people.

He is always snoring.

irritation

They are dancing.

She is watching Dora now.

now, at this moment

I always go to T. on holiday but this year I'm going to Greece.

Normally I wear sneakers but today I'm wearing high heels.

temporary situation

We're going to the cinema this weekend.

She's visiting her grandma this afternoon.

future plan

Present Simple (work/works)

Present continuous  (am/is/are working)

talking about a habit

irritation

according to a schedule

now at this moment

temporary situation

future plan

Stupid Ken, he ____ (to ignore/ always) my messages!

1. always ignores
2. is always ignoring
3. always ignoring
4. has always ignored

When do we use present simple?

1. according to schedule
2. now, at this moment
3. irritation
4. future plan

When do we use present continuous?

1. habit
2. according to schedule
3. temporary situation
4. a fact

AH ____ (open) at 8 a.m.

1. is opening
2. opens
3. is always opening
4. opened

I always come to school by bus but today I ___ (come) by bike.

1. come
2. comes
3. is coming
4. am coming

Do you think you know the diffence now? If not, why?