Unit 3 Present continuous vs. present simple 1 Flashcards

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Present continuous

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Things happening at or around the time of speaking

The action is not complete

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Present simple

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Things in general or things that happens repeatedly

Water boils at 100 degree Celsius.

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I always do and I’m always doing have different meanings

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I always do (something) = I do it every time.
e.g. I always go to work by car.
I am always doing (something) = very often, too often
e.g.
I’ve lost my phone again. I’ always losing things.
You’re always playing computer games.
He’s always complaining. = he complains too much.

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