Present simple vs Present Progressive

Used to express actions that are in progress.
Ex:
I am working right now.
Susie is playing the guitar in her bedroom.
The baby is crying again.
We are studying English with our teacher.

​Present Progressive

Used to express hobbies, habits, routines or general facts.
Ex:
I work from Monday to Friday.
My mom cooks dinner every night.
The dog barks to strangers.
My brother and I take piano lessons at weekend.

Affirmative
:) + am/is/are + verb(ING) + complement.

Negative
:) + am NOT/isn't/aren't + verb(ING) + complement.

Interrogative
Am/Is/Are + :) + verb(ING) + complement + ?

​Present Progressive

Affirmative
:) + verb + complement.
* add "s" for 3rd person.

Negative
:) + don't/doesn't + verb + complement.

Interrogative
Do/ Does + :) + verb + complement + ?

Affirmative
I am cooking pasta.
My dad is working right now.
We are trying to understand.
Negative
He isn't paying attention.
I'm not listening.
Interrogative
Are you doing homework? YES, I am. / NO, I'm not.

​Present Progressive

Affirmative
I go to school every day.
My sister goes to school every day.

Negative
We don't like carrots.
My mom doesn't like onion.
Interrogative
Do you play the drums?

Does your sister work in a hospital?