present tense contrast
The simple present tense is often confused with the present continuous tense.
The simple present tense is used for :
- Habits: actions which happen regularly (every day, every week, etc.)
- States: things which do not often change (opinions, conditions, etc.)
The present continuous tense is used for :
- An action happening now: something which is going on right now (but it will stop in the future)
- A plan for the future: something we intend to do, usually in the near future.
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