Simple present
When we talk about permanent situations, or about things that happen regularly or all the time, we usually use the simple present.
Simple present – Examples
Affirmative
– I love chocolate.
– You love chocolate.
– He/She/It loves chocolate.
– We love chocolate.
Interrogative
– Do I like chocolate?
– Do you like chocolate?
– Does he/she/it like chocolate?
– Do we like chocolate?
Negative
– I do not like chocolate. / I don’t like chocolate.
– You don’t like chocolate.
– He/She/It does not like chocolate. / He/She/It doesn’t like chocolate.
– We don’t like chocolate.
Present continuous
We use the present continuous to talk about temporary actions and situations that are going on now.
Present continuous – Examples
Affirmative
– I am playing. / I‘m playing.
– You are playing. / You‘re playing.
– He/She/It is playing. / He/She/It‘s playing.
– We are working.
– They are working.
Interrogative
– Am I playing?
– Are you playing?
– Is he/she/it playing?
– Are we working?
– Are they working?
Negative
– I am not playing.
– You are not working. / You aren’t working.
– He/She/It is not playing. / He/She/It isn’t playing.
– We are not playing.
– They are not working.