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Martin Prince
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Date Posted: 11:46:06 07/31/01 Tue
In reply to: Chiara 's message, "What is the difference between the present continuous and present simple tenses?" on 10:47:25 07/31/01 Tue

Hello Chiara,

We use the present continuous for things happening at the moment or when the action is not finished.

"I am playing football at the moment."

We use the present simple for things in general. It does not matter if you are doing them now.

"I play football every Saturday."

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Thank you Chiara 14:26:23 07/31/01 Tue