PRESENT SIMPLE

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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FormSubject + Infinitive of the verb.

In the 3rd person Singular (he, she, it - or a name) we put the verb in the plural form in (+) sentences.

(+) Form

I/we/you/they play football.

He/she/it plays football.(-) Form

Use of the auxiliary do (and its plural form: does)

I/we/you/they don't play football.

He/she/it doesn't play football

(?) FormDo I/we/you/they play football?

Does he/she/it play football?

PRESENT SIMPLE

Uses

PRESENT SIMPLE

Facts

I speak Portuguese

Uses

PRESENT SIMPLE Habits (Routine)

He brushes his teeth everyday

Uses

PRESENT SIMPLE Hobby

I play the guitar twice a week

Uses

PRESENT SIMPLE Routine

I do the housework on Saturdays

FormTo be (am, is, are) + Infinitive of the verb (+ing)

(+) Form

I am playing volleyball.

He/she/it is playing volleyball.

We/you/they are playing volleyball.(-) Form

I am not playing volleyball.

He/she/it isn't playing volleyball.

We/you/they aren't playing volleyball.

(?) FormAm I playing volleyball?

Is he/she/it playing volleyball?

Are we/you/they playing volleyball?

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Uses

PRESENT CONTINUOUS Actions happening at the moment of speaking

The teacher is talking to us now

Uses

PRESENT CONTINUOUS Fixed plans in near future

She is travelling on Saturday

Uses

PRESENT CONTINUOUS Temporary actions

His father is working at night this month

Uses

PRESENT CONTINUOUS Actions happening around the moment of speaking (longer actions)

I am studying for the final exams