Present Simple vs Present Continuous

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1-6

How is a present simple formed?

How is a present continuous formed?

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I ............. (often / drink) Coke.

1. am often drinking
2. often drink

Now they .............. (jog).

1. jog
2. are jogging

They ........... (always / play) football when they get home after school.

1. are always playing
2. always play

I ............. (drink) mineral water at the moment, because I have to drive.

1. am drinking
2. drink

Now I ............. (listen) to classical music.

1. listen
2. am listening

I ......... (usually / listen) to pop music.

1. am usually listening
2. usually listen

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When do you use a present continuous?

When do you use a present simple?

Questions?

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