| We often use the simple present time and present continuous time together when we speak about two actions which are happening at the same time. |
| We use the present continuous time for the action which started first. |
| Simple present time
2nd action |
Present continuous time
1st action |
|
| 1 | Take an umbrella. | It is raining. |
| 2 | Mom is busy. | She is ironing. |
| 3 | I can’t eat. | I am not feeling well. |
| 4 | Don’t talk to me. | I am trying to do my work. |
| 5 | Hurry up! | The taxi is waiting. |
| 6 | Switch off the TV. | No one is watching. |
| 7 | Listen! | Someone is calling for help. |
| 8 | Look at me! | I am standing on my hands. |
| 9 | Look over there! | A lion is chasing a deer. |
| 10 | Look at the kitten. | It is playing with its tail. |
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