Is the capital of France. An old car requires

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1  The Simple Present Tense 

1.1  Permanent truths 

Use this tense for stating general truths, things that are common 

knowledge, or laws of nature. 

Paris is the capital of France. 

An old car requires a lot of maintenance. 

The Earth goes around the Sun. 

1.2  Repeated or habitual actions 

Use this tense for things happening repeatedly, habitually, or regularly. 

This tense is commonly used with frequency adverbs, such as always, 

often, usually, sometimes, seldom, rarely, or never. 

Nancy usually works this day of the week. 

Every time I see her she smiles at me. 

They deliver mail just before noon. 

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  Use the Present Continuous Tense to describe a temporary or 

uncommon situation: 

 

Nancy is not working today. 

1.3  Permanent situations 

Use this tense to describe situations that do not change or change slowly 

over time. 

John wears glasses. 

I don’t play the guitar.