1.

The present simple tense is used to talk about:

a) Repeated or routine actions.
b.) Actions happening at the moment of speaking.
2. The present continuous tense is used to talk
about:
a) Facts that are always true
b) Temporary situations.
c) Current trends.

1. I (write) an email now.

2. My grandmother (water) the plants at the
moment.
3. He (go) to bed at half past ten on weekdays.
4. My brother and sister (play) basketball every
Friday evening.
5. The train never (arrive) late.
6. Giraffes (live) in Africa.
7. I always (buy) fruit from the local shop.
8. Stop it! What you (do)?
9. They usually (do) their homework after school.
10. My dad is in Carrefour now. He (shop).
11. Peter (have) a lot of friends.
12. You (cry) again. What’s up?