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Which characteristics are associated with the present simple tense?
Which characteristics are associated with the present simple tense?
- Arrangements for the future
- Temporary situations
- Actions in progress
- Habitual or repeated actions (correct)
What is a key feature of the present continuous tense?
What is a key feature of the present continuous tense?
- Facts that are always true
- Permanent situations or states
- Scheduled events
- Actions in progress at the moment of speaking (correct)
When should the present simple be used?
When should the present simple be used?
- To denote actions happening right now
- To express irritating habits with 'always'
- To indicate scheduled events (correct)
- To describe temporary or changing situations
Which of the following distinguishes present continuous from present simple?
Which of the following distinguishes present continuous from present simple?
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What type of action does the present simple express?
What type of action does the present simple express?
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Study Notes
Present Simple
- Used for habitual or repeated actions and events, such as daily routines.
- Describes permanent situations or states that are generally unchanging over time.
- Expresses facts that are universally or generally true, such as scientific statements.
- Applies to scheduled events that are fixed, like timetables or appointments.
Present Continuous
- Indicates actions that are currently in progress at the moment of speaking or taking place "around now."
- Used for temporary situations or actions that are not permanent and may change in the future.
- Can denote annoying habits when accompanied by the word "always," suggesting frustration.
- Often used for arrangements that have been planned or scheduled in the near future.
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