Unit 3 Present continuous vs. present simple 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Present continuous
A
Things happening at or around the time of speaking
The action is not complete
2
Q
Present simple
A
Things in general or things that happens repeatedly
Water boils at 100 degree Celsius.
3
Q
I always do and I’m always doing have different meanings
A
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.