always → I work. now → I am working. Pick your language at the top for a note in your own words.
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ask "What do you do?" and then "What are you doing right now?" and let everyone answer both. Those two questions are the whole sheet.
Two ways. Present: always. Present continuous: now.
always
now
In English, right now needs two words: am, is, or are, then the -ing verb. Never drop the little word.
The present continuous is always two words: am, is, or are, then the verb with -ing.
am / is / are + verb-ing
Start with the subject. The tree gives you the little red word. Never drop it.
Which one is it: present, or present continuous?
Look at the last words. They tell you which form to use.