Present simple vs present continuous

Present simple and present continuous

|Present simple |
|We use the present simple to talk about: |
|regular habits and routines. |
|We usually go rollerblading at the weekend. |
|permanent situations. |
|David lives in Manchester. |
|scientific facts. |
|Water boils at 100˚C. |
|states, not actions, e.g. like, believe, know. |
|She doesn’t like chorizo. |
|Present continuous |
|We use the present continuous to talk about: |
|something that is happening now or |
|‘around now’. |
|They’re playing tennis at the moment. |
|temporary situations. |
|He’s visiting his grandparents in Ibiza. |
|changing or developing situations. |
|The number of car accidents every year |
|is increasing. |
|future arrangements. |
|She’s going to the cinema this evening. |

1 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the present simple or present continuous.

Kim usually visits (visit) her cousins at the weekend.

At the moment Linda is working (work) as a motorcycle courier.

1 Tom ……………… often ……………… (not go)