The present simple tense

Comments on the uses of the Present Continuous.

I'm always paying for your coffee. Why can't you pay for a change? We’re spending next winter in Australia. 3. Don't rush me. I'm working as fast as I can. 4. We're enjoying our holiday here very much. 5. Young people are becoming more and more politically aware these days. 6. Ben and Patty are in London on holiday. They are staying at a small hotel near Hyde Park. 7. I'm meeting Sue on Saturday evening. 8. You are constantly panicking, aren't you? Calm down. 9. Is he arriving tomor­row? 10. What are you drinking? It looks awful. 11. She is always helping people. 12. She is still waiting to see the boss. 13. He is always upsetting people by asking personal questions. 14. She is running 1,500 meters in the next Olympics. 15. What is Maria doing these days? — She is study­ing English at a school in London. 16. She is forever forgetting to lock the front door. 17. He's hurrying to catch his train. 18. Prices are rising all the time. Everything is getting more and more expensive. 19. Tom isn't playing football this season. He wants to concentrate on his studies. 20. Is your English getting better? 21. I'm having treatment on my bad back for a few weeks. 22. He's always lying. You can't believe a word he says. 23. Let's go out now. It isn't raining any more. 24. Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate. 25. My sister is very busy these days. She's writing an article. 26. I'm learning English at evening classes this year. 27. Jennifer's always losing her key. 28. Are you seeing Nigel tomorrow? 29. I'm living with friends until I find a place of my own. 30. You are spending a lot of money these days.

THE PRESENT PERFECT TENSE