Present Simple vs Present Continuous: differenze ed esercizi

Present Simple vs Present Continuous – Esercizi e Quiz

Questi esercizi si concentrano sull’uso del Present Simple e del Present Continuous per azioni diverse.

Differenze tra Present Simple e Present Continuous

Quando usare il Present Simple

1. Per routine e abitudini (cose che fai regolarmente).

Example: I go to school every day.

2. Per fatti e verità generali (cose che sono sempre vere).

Example: Water boils at 100°C.

3. Per orari o eventi fissi.

Example: The bus leaves at 8:00 AM.

Espressioni di tempo usate con il Present Simple:
Every day, usually, often, sometimes, always:

• I always wake up at 7 AM.

• They often play soccer on Sundays.

Quando usare il Present Continuous

1. Per azioni che stanno accadendo proprio ora (in questo momento).

Example: I am studying English right now.

2. Per azioni o situazioni temporanee (cose che stanno accadendo in questo periodo, ma non sempre).

Example: He is living in London for a few months.

3. Per programmi futuri (con un orario o un accordo specifico).

Example: We are meeting our friends tonight.

Espressioni di tempo usate con il Present Continuous:
Now, right now, at the moment, today, this week:

• She is reading a book right now.

• We are traveling this week.

Come formare il Present Simple e il Present Continuous

Struttura del Present Simple:
Soggetto + verbo base (aggiungere -s/-es per he/she/it).

Example: She works at a hospital.

Struttura del Present Continuous:
Soggetto + am/is/are + verbo + -ing.

Example: They are playing in the park.

Confronto per soggetto

Differenze chiave ed esempi

Routine vs. Adesso:
Present Simple: She watches TV every evening. (A routine)
Present Continuous: She is watching TV right now. (Happening now)

Fatto generale vs. azione temporanea:
Present Simple: He lives in Spain. (He lives there permanently)
Present Continuous: He is living in Spain for the summer. (Temporary situation)

Azione regolare vs. azione in corso:
Present Simple: I study English every day. (Habit)
Present Continuous: I am studying English right now. (Action happening at the moment)

Uso quotidiano del Present Simple e del Present Continuous

Present Simple: I brush my teeth every morning. (Routine)
Present Continuous: I am brushing my teeth now. (Happening right now)

Frasi di pratica