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Present simple 1 Present simple vs present continuous
Present ______
We use the present simple / present continuous for things that are always true or
happen often. For example, look at these sentences.
All the students in the class have their own ways of expressing themselves through
their designs.
I have a lot in common with my classmates.
We often work on projects together.
We also meet outside class.
I usually get a lot of my inspiration from nature.
We go for a coffee.
Present ______
We use present simple / present continuous for things which are in progress now
or around now
People are thinking more about how their lifestyle affects the environment.
I am designing
Im working
People are thinking
Sometimes we can use either the present simple or the present continuous, with a
slight change of meaning.
When we use the present simple / present continuous it means that this usually
happens. When we use the present simple / present continuous it means that this
is happening at the moment.
In your notebook, write some sentences about things you usually do and things you
are doing at the moment.