What is the Difference between simple and progressive tense?

Answer 1

Progressive or continuous indicates action that implies repetition or continues. Example: The man is driving. It is used with a verb "is"---think some form of "be" and participle "driving". Simple tense refers to the action period. The man drives, the man walked. Good writing suggests you use the briefest form available. The man drove instead of the man was driving. You also have to consider whether the action continues or is completed. Hope this doesn't confuse you.

Answer 2

The simple tense describes actions in a straightforward manner, such as "I eat" or "She walks." The progressive tense, also known as the continuous tense, describes actions that are ongoing or in progress, such as "I am eating" or "She is walking."