Simple present vs present progressive

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

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

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

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 base form of the 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

Front

What is the third-person singular form of the verb 'to go'?

Back

The third-person singular form of 'to go' is 'goes'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What auxiliary verb is used in questions for the simple present tense?

Back

The auxiliary verb 'do' is used in questions for the simple present tense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you form a negative sentence in the simple present tense?

Back

To form a negative sentence in the simple present tense, use 'do not' (or 'does not' for third-person singular) + the 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

Front

What is the structure of a yes/no question in the present progressive tense?

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

Front

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

Back

Example: 'She reads books every evening.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

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

Back

Example: 'They are studying for their exams right now.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D