Tense Structure Usage Keywords Examples Present Simple S + V1 (+s/es) General facts, habits, routines Always, usually, often, every day, sometimes · She writes a diary every day. · Vani rarely trusts strangers, but she always helps those in need. · Karthik teaches mathematics in a village school. Present Continuous S + is/am/are + V-ing Ongoing actions happening now Now, at the moment, currently, right now · She is writing a diary now. · The Committee are currently discussing the most complex problem in the meeting. · The elephants are bathing in the river right now. ...