simple present vs present progressive tense

Simple present tense or present tense

1. We use the simple present tense for facts or things that are true in general. For examples,

- The euro is the official currency of the European Union.

- The digital generation includes today's teenagers.

- My parents don't read newspapers online. (negative statement)

- Does Portugal belong to the European Union? (yes/no question form)

Simple present vs present progressive or continuous

1. We use the simple present to talk about habits or routines while present progressive is used for actions occurring or happening now or for a temporary situation. For examples,

- The temperatures change with the seasons of the year. (habits/routines)

- The temperatures in the poles are changing drastically. (happening now)

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Vocabulary about transport adjectives

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Present simple tense

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Grammar lesson about past simple

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