The present tense in English - TOEIC preparation
Present tense forms
In English, the present tense can have 2 forms :
- Le présent simple : I read every day
- Le présent continu : I am reading
Usage contexts
These forms are used in different contexts.
The present simple is used for :
- habits and routines : I read every day
- general situations : I like swimming
- scientific facts : Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius
- scheduled events : The train leaves at 6 PM
The present continuous is used for :
- ongoing activities or projects : I am working on a new project
- temporary situations : She is staying with her friend for a week
- slow changes : The weather is getting warmer
- a very close future : We are leaving soon
Exercise for TOEIC training
Choose the correct form :
- Right now, she reads / is reading a book.
- Every morning, he drinks / are drinking coffee.
- They usually play / are playing tennis on weekends.
- Look! It rains / is raining outside.
- She always eats / is eating lunch at 12:30 PM.
To view the answers to the exercise, click Present simple exercices for the TOEIC
Detailed courses
To go into more detail, here are our 2 courses that go into the details of these 2 forms: