| Simple Present | Present Coninuous | 
|---|---|
infinitive 
(3rd person singular: infinitive + 's') 
I speak 
you speak 
he / she / it speaks 
we speak 
they speak  
 | 
form of 'be' and verb + ing 
I am speaking 
you are speaking 
he / she / it is speaking 
we are speaking 
they are speaking 
 | 
- I play tennis.
 - She does not play tennis.
 - Does he play tennis?
 - The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
 - The train does not leave at 9 AM.
 - When does the train usually leave?
 - She always forgets her purse.
 - He never forgets his wallet.
 - Every twelve months, the Earth circles the Sun.
 - Does the Sun circle the Earth?
 
Here are some examples of Simple Continuos:
- We are having lunch.
 - We are not having lunch right now.
 - Are you having lunch right now?
 - They are singing very nicely.
 - The kids are sleeping.
 - Why are the kids sleeping?
 - Bella is playing the guitar and Andrew is listening to her.
 - What are Bella and Andrew doing?
 - Bella and Andrew are not playing golf.
 - He is studying to become a dentist.
 
