Simple present vs present progressive

Simple present vs present progressive

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English

University

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.3.1E, L.4.1B, L.5.1.B-D

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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.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the present progressive tense used for?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you form the present progressive tense?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of a simple present tense question?

Back

The structure is: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of a present progressive tense question?

Back

The structure is: Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do you use 'do' vs 'does' in simple present tense questions?

Back

Use 'do' with I, you, we, they and 'does' with he, she, it.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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