3. Simple vs. Continuous

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: Permanent, Habits, Facts. "Always", "Usually", "Every day". -

: Temporary, In Progress Now. "Now", "At the moment", "Today".

- Simple: I live in London. (My permanent home) - Continuous: I am staying in a hotel. (Just for a few days) - Simple: It rains a lot in winter. (Fact) - Continuous: Look! It is raining. (Happening now)

- Simple: Always, Never, Often, Sometimes. - Continuous: Now, Right now, Look!, Listen!, At present.