Present SimpleI/ you/ we / you / they: hele ww
she/he/it : ww + s
- Gewoonten of iets wat je met regelmaat doet:
- I work out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- He usually visits his grandparents on Sunday.
- Feiten en permanente situaties:
- I live in Zwolle.
- It is often windy in San Francisco.
Present Continuousvorm van 'to be' + ww + -ing
I/you/we/you/they:
am/are working
she/he/it: is working
- iets wat bezig is op het moment dat je erover praat of schrijft
- I'm calling my friend. (nu)
- Tijdelijke situaties
- He's staying with his uncle while his parents are abroad.
- Om irritatie aan te geven --> always, forever, constantly
- John is always complaining about his job.