simple present vs present progressive vs future present progressive

8/2/2019 Simple Present vs Present Progressive vs Future Present Progressive

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Simple Present = general action

Present Progressive = actionhappening right now!

Future Present Progressive = actionhappening in the future

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Bethany Hamilton

• She likes surfing a lot• Bethany competes in surfing championships• Bethany and her family live in Hawaii• Bethany never gives up• She appears on T.V. and talks about her experience• She and her best friend sometimes eat junk food.• She doesn't care about her lost arm • She doesn't like sharks• Her family don't care about her condition

What does she do?






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Bethany Hamilton

• She is riding a wave• She isn't wearing a dress• Her legs are balancing her body• The waves aren't growing big• The surfing board is moving up• She is opening her mouth

What is she doing right now?






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Bethany Hamilton

• She is buying a house in two years• She isn't quitting surf• Bethany is promoting her movie

tomorrow• She and her family are going to the

premiere• They aren't moving out of Hawaii• She is becoming a surfing teacher

What is she doing in the future?

simple present vs present progressive vs future present progressive

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