What is the present simple tense used for?
Present simple and Present continuous

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The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.
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What is the structure of a present simple affirmative sentence?
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Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular).
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How do you form a present simple negative sentence?
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Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb.
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What is the structure of a present continuous affirmative sentence?
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Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.
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When do we use the present continuous tense?
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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening right now or temporary situations.
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What is the structure of a present continuous negative sentence?
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Subject + am/is/are not + verb-ing.
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How do you form a wh-question in the present simple?
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Question word + do/does + subject + base form of the verb?
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