The present tense is like the current moment in time; it describes actions happening now or general truths.
Examples of Present Tense:
She plays the guitar. (Action happening now)
The sun rises in the east. (General truth)
She sings beautifully.
The train departs at 8 AM.
They study English every day.
The sun rises in the east.
He speaks three languages fluently.
Present Continuous (Progressive) Tense:
The present continuous tense is like a snapshot of an ongoing action in the present.
Examples of Present Continuous Tense:
He is reading a book. (Ongoing action in the present)
They are playing football in the park. (Current activity)
She is reading a book right now.
They are playing football in the park.
He is studying for his exams.
The children are laughing at the funny joke.
I am working on a new project.
Present Perfect Tense:
The present perfect tense is like connecting the past to the present; it describes actions that started in the past and continue to the present or have just been completed.
Examples of Present Perfect Tense:
I have finished my homework. (Action completed recently with relevance to the present)
We have lived in this city for five years. (Action started in the past and continues to the present)
