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    The document discusses the differences between using the present simple and present continuous tenses in English. The present simple is used to describe things that happen regularly or are always true, such as "It often rains in England" or "Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius." The present continuous is used to describe things that are happening at the present moment or around now, like "What are you doing?" or "He isn't doing his homework." The present simple is also used with verbs like "know, think, understand." In 3 sentences, the document provides guidelines for using the present simple versus present continuous tenses in English.

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    The document discusses the differences between using the present simple and present continuous tenses in English. The present simple is used to describe things that happen regularly or are always true, such as "It often rains in England" or "Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius." The present continuous is used to describe things that are happening at the present moment or around now, like "What are you doing?" or "He isn't doing his homework." The present simple is also used with verbs like "know, think, understand." In 3 sentences, the document provides guidelines for using the present simple versus present continuous tenses in English.

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    The document discusses the differences between using the present simple and present continuous tenses in English. The present simple is used to describe things that happen regularly or are always true, such as "It often rains in England" or "Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius." The present continuous is used to describe things that are happening at the present moment or around now, like "What are you doing?" or "He isn't doing his homework." The present simple is also used with verbs like "know, think, understand." In 3 sentences, the document provides guidelines for using the present simple versus present continuous tenses in English.

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    Present Simple v. Present Continuous

    1.1 Use the present simple to talk about 1. things that happen regularly: It often rains in England. Tony doesnt eat chocolate. Do your friends often go to concerts? 2. things that are always true: The earth goes around the sun. Water freezes at !". #ood gi$es you energy. %aint dries &uic'er in su((er. 1.2 Use the present simple with these verbs: know, think, understand etc. I 'now hurricanes are dangerous. I thin' youre right. )ut: What are you thin'ing a)out? I li'e coffee. Who 'nows the answer? This )oo' )elongs to (y sister. I( hungry. I want so(ething to eat. Do you understand what I (ean? Do you see that (an o$er there? This roo( s(ells. *ets open the window. 1.3 Use the present continuous to describe things at this moment and around now: +e isnt doing his ho(ewor'. What are you doing?

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