For most action verbs. present continuous refers to the present moment ('I am typing in this box') while simple present refers to an action that happens anytime in the past present and future ('I type in these boxes when I have free time').

I'd say they're interchangeable. The present continuous implies that he's done well over a longer period of time, but the simple present implies that this is the very latest news. The "so far" seems like a hedge. That is,

Here's how it should be: Jackson would have celebrated his fiftieth birthday this August if he were alive . Jackson would have celebrated his fiftieth birthday this August if he had not died earlier this year . There are a

These are two different present tenses: simple present and present continuous. They're often interchangeable, but "to do your homework" is a one time act, which will be completed. "To be doing your homework" means

I don't think it's either an idiom or passive. I take it as present continuous. It refers to the ongoing terms and conditions of the hencemen's employment. I am regularly/continuously paying you. Why?? The simple present could be

Hey, just posting for a quick check. I'm sure these are  mostly correct. Thanks, Matt.      1.   Mark’s been teaching English since 1995.      1- Present Perfect Continuous 2.   After a year abroad, I’ll have learnt a lot.    2- Future

All OK, except as follows: Nigel lives in London PRESENT CONTINUOUS Simple present -- There's no -ing. You must have an -ing for a continuous tense. I' ve had a cold for 5 days SIMPLE PRESENT Present perfect -- have had -- auxiliary have

Could someone please check my answers for the following. I have to match the tenses / structures with the sentences The tenses I have to choose from are:- Future form, Simple present, Simple past, Past continuous, Present perfect,

Hi!! I started studying English very recently what is the difference between these two situations? 1) Present Continuous USE 3 Scheduled Events in the Near Future Speakers occasionally use Simple Present to talk about scheduled events in the

1. Chloë has been living in Leeds for six months now, but I have lived there longer. (PERFECT CONTINUOUS) 2. I enjoy walking to work every morning. (CONTINUOUS TENSE) No, simple present tense. Walking is a gerund required by enjoy. 3. I have