Simple Present vs Present Continuous

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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What is the present continuous tense used for?

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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing.

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How do you form the simple present tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, the simple present tense is formed by using the base form of the verb. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es'.

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the present participle (verb+ing).

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'he'?

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The negative form is 'he does not' or 'he doesn't' + base form of the verb.

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What is the negative form of the present continuous tense for 'they'?

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The negative form is 'they are not' or 'they aren't' + present participle (verb+ing).

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Provide an example of a sentence in the simple present tense.

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He plays soccer every Saturday.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the present continuous tense.

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She is studying for her exams right now.

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What is the question form of the simple present tense for 'you'?

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The question form is 'Do you' + base form of the verb?

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What is the question form of the present continuous tense for 'she'?

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The question form is 'Is she' + present participle (verb+ing)?