Revision questions: present time

  • Can we use the auxiliary do in the present simple tense in affirmative sentences?
  • What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences?
    He always speaks very loudly.
    He is always speaking very loudly.
  • What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences?
    I work as a waiter.
    I am working as a waiter.
  • Can action verbs be used in the present simple tense?
  • Is this sentence correct: What are you thinking about his plans?
  • What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences?
    He wrote ten novels.
    He has written ten novels.
  • What do we mean by an incomplete period of time?
  • Can we use the past simple for an action happening in an incomplete period of time?
  • Which tense is used with the time expression just now?
  • What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences?
    I have called him today.
    I've been calling him all day.

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