Question

quais sao as principais caracteristicas dos ttempos verbais simples present e presente continuous

Answer 1

In general terms, the simple present is used to express present actions or habits, for instance. Examples:

I) Paul studies a lot;
II) They live in New York.


The present continuous, in turn, is used to express actions which are in progress at present, and it's formed with the verb to be + gerund of the second verb. Examples:

I) Ricardo is going to school right now;
II) I am watching TV