present simple and continuous1 action and non-action verbs

Apuntes

• Subtopic: Present Simple Tense The present simple tense is used for actions that are always true or happen regularly. For example: 1. I live in London. She works in a restaurant. 2. Where do you live? Does the supermarket open on Sundays? 3. She usually has cereal for breakfast. 4. We only eat out about once a month. Remember the spelling rules for the third person singular. For example, "he lives" or "she studies." Use ASI (Auxiliary Subject, Infinitive) to help you with word order in questions. For instance, "Do you know...?" or "What time does the film start?" Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb and after the verb "be." • Subtopic: Present Continuous Tense We use the present continuous tense, which is formed with "be" + verb + -ing, for actions in progress at the moment. For example: - A: Is your sister still going out with Adam? - B: No, they broke up. She isn’t going out with anyone now. - The phone is ringing. Can you answer it? - House prices are going up very fast at the moment. Remember that the present continuous (NOT the present simple) is used for actions that are temporary, not habitual. Also, remember the spelling rules, such as "li...