The Difference Between Present Simple and Present Continuous Tense

Present Simple Tense:

1. She plays the piano every evening.
2. I watch TV every day.

Present Continuous Tense:

1. He is reading at the moment.
2. We are eating right now.

Present Simple Tense is used for:

1. Habits or routines: She plays the piano every evening.
2. General truths: They are my parents.

Present Continuous Tense is used for:

1. Actions happening at the moment of speaking: He is reading at the moment.
2. Actions happening around the time of speaking: We are eating right now.