Simple Present vs Present Continuous

Simple Present vs Present Continuous

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English

1st - 3rd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the simple present tense used for?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the present continuous tense used for?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you form the present continuous tense?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'I eat' and 'I am eating'?

Back

'I eat' indicates a habitual action (simple present), while 'I am eating' indicates an action happening right now (present continuous).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What auxiliary verb is used in the present continuous tense?

Back

The auxiliary verb 'to be' is used in the present continuous tense.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of a negative sentence in the simple present tense?

Back

The structure is subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb.

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