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Main Difference
| Present Simple | Present Continuous |
|---|---|
| I usually eat fast food. | Today I am eating salad. |
| He goes to bed late every day. | This week he is going to bed earlier. |
| They don’t exercise. | Now they are doing a fitness challenge. |
| Do you drink coffee? | Are you drinking coffee now? |
| She usually drinks cola. | Today she is drinking water. |
| We often order pizza after college. | This week we are cooking at home. |
| I don’t usually do morning exercises. | Now I am trying to exercise every morning. |
| Students often use phones before sleep. | These days they are using phones less. |
Important
Some verbs are usually not used in Present Continuous:
like, love, hate, want, need, know, understand
Say:
I like football.
Not: I am liking football.
She wants to be healthy.
Not: She is wanting to be healthy.