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 (don’t) like chocolate.
– You don’t like chocolate.
– He/she/it does not (doesnt’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 (‘m) playing.
– You are (‘re) playing.
– He/She/It is (‘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 (aren’t) working.
– He/She/It is not (isn’t) playing.
– We are not playing.
– They are not working.