Arbeitsblatt: present simple vs present continous

How do we use the Simple Present Tense? How do we use the Present Continuous Tense? We use the simple present tense when: the action is general (a fact) the action happens all the time, or habitually, in the past, present and future the action is not only happening now the statement is always true (something that never changes) We use the present continuous tense to talk about: action happening exactly now action happening around now. past present live in New York. The Moon goes round the Earth. John drives van. We dont work at night. come from the UK. future a) for action happening exactly now past present future Two cats are chasing mouse in the garden. Switch off the TV! am reading my newspaper. You are coming late again! This is very annoying. She is wearing blue skirt. b) for action happening around now past present am living with my sister until find an apartment. am trying to find suitable present for my girlfriend. future