simple or continuous?
We use these verbs for completed actions or permanent situations.
simple verbs
This verb tense describes a permanent situation.
simple present
This verb tense generally describes a situation that is not ongoing.
present perfect simple
This verb tense describes a completed action.
simple past
We use these verbs for ongoing actions or temporary situations.
continuous verbs
This verb tense describes a temporary situation.
present continuous
This verb tense describes a situation that is ongoing.
present perfect continuous
This verb tense describes an ongoing action.
past continuous
What kind of music do you listen to?
simple present
How long have you been living here?
present perfect continuous
What did you do for your last birthday?
What kind of music are you listening to currently?
present continuous
I've never lived anywhere else.
present perfect simple
What were you doing at this time yesterday?
past continuous