Question

Present Simple or Progressive - Exercise

Answer 1

Present Simple the is true

Answer 2

Choosing Between Present Simple and Present Progressive

When deciding whether to use the Present Simple or Present Progressive tense, it's important to consider the specific context and the action being described. The Present Simple is typically used for habitual actions, general truths, and scheduled events. On the other hand, the Present Progressive is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking, temporary actions, and future plans.

Let's consider a few examples to illustrate the difference:

1. Present Simple: - "Our Wisconsin Cross Country Movers make shifting a simple and enjoyable experience." - "The Chairman: I would like to ask the indulgence of..." [[7]](https://quizlet.com/682898425/english-words-4-flash-cards/)

2. Present Progressive: - "They are building an international airport here." [[9]](https://infourok.ru/grammatika-anglijskogo-yazyka-v-tablicah-6139119.html) - "The technical... INTRODUCTION At present, the process of informatization is manifested in all spheres of..." [[8]](https://www.academia.edu/39844682/International_Scientific_and_Practical_Conference_PROBLEMS_AND_SOLUTIONS_OF_ADVANCED_SCIENTIFIC_RESEARCH)

In the first example, the use of "make" in the Present Simple tense indicates a habitual action. In the second example, the use of "are building" in the Present Progressive tense indicates an action happening at the moment of speaking.

Exercise: Present Simple or Present Progressive

Now, let's practice by choosing the correct tense for the following sentences:

1. The company makes (make) shifting a simple and enjoyable experience. - Present Simple2. The technical... INTRODUCTION At present, the process of informatization is manifested (manifest) in all spheres of... - Present Progressive [[8]](https://www.academia.edu/39844682/International_Scientific_and_Practical_Conference_PROBLEMS_AND_SOLUTIONS_OF_ADVANCED_SCIENTIFIC_RESEARCH) 3. They are building (build) an international airport here. - Present Progressive [[9]](https://infourok.ru/grammatika-anglijskogo-yazyka-v-tablicah-6139119.html) 4. The Chairman: I would like to ask the indulgence of... - Present Simple [[7]](https://quizlet.com/682898425/english-words-4-flash-cards/)

By analyzing the context and the nature of the actions in each sentence, we can determine whether to use the Present Simple or Present Progressive tense.