Present simple or present continuous

The present simple tense is used to describe general truths or habits, while the present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently in progress or happening at the moment of speaking. Here are the explanations for each example:

• "You aren’t wearing" - present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking (Dan not wearing his sports kit).
• "P.E. starts" - present simple tense is used to describe a scheduled event that is a general truth.
• "You're always forgetting things!" - present continuous tense is used to describe a habit or a repeated action.
• "It makes" - present simple tense is used to describe a general truth or fact (sport making you fit).
• "What are you doing" - present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is currently in progress (Dan doing something instead of P.E.).
• "Mr Harley is giving" - present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is currently happening (Mr Harley giving Dan extra homework).
• "Mr Harley always gives" - present simple tense is used to describe a habit or a repeated action.
• "We have" - present simple tense is used to describe a scheduled event that is a general truth (the exams).
• "We're revising" - present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is currently in progress (Sue and Dan revising together on Saturday).
• "I'm going away" - present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is currently in progress (Dan's plan to go away on Saturday).
• "You're always forgetting" - present continuous tense is used to describe a habit or a repeated action.
• "when I get back" - present simple tense is used to describe a future event that is a general truth (Dan returning on Sunday).
• "Sorry. I'm visiting" - present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is currently in progress (Sue's plan to visit her grandparents on Sunday).