Tenses: Present and Past Systems

The present and past systems are the backbone of English. Choosing the right form shows the reader exactly when and how an action happens. Present simple vs present continuous Present simple — habits, facts, general truths: She works in Oslo. Water boils at 100 °C. Present continuous (am/is/are + -ing) — happening…

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The present and past systems are the backbone of English. Choosing the right form shows the reader exactly when and how an action happens.

Present simple vs present continuous

  • Present simple — habits, facts, general truths: She works in Oslo. Water boils at 100 °C.
  • Present continuous (am/is/are + -ing) — happening now or around now: She is working from home this week.

Past simple vs past continuous

  • Past simple — finished actions at a definite time:

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