Simple present vs Present progressive

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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 progressive tense used for?

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The present progressive 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 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 progressive tense?

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The present progressive 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 'she'?

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The negative form is 'She does not (doesn't) eat fast food.'

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What is the negative form of the present progressive tense for 'she'?

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The negative form is 'She is not (isn't) eating fast food.'

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How do you form questions in the simple present tense?

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Questions in the simple present tense are formed by using 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence.

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How do you form questions in the present progressive tense?

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Questions in the present progressive tense are formed by placing the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) before the subject.

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What is an example of a simple present tense question?

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An example is 'Do they live in Bogota?'

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What is an example of a present progressive tense question?

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An example is 'Is she studying at Sena?'