Simple Present & Present Continuous | Reading & Questions

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What is the Simple Present tense?

Back

The Simple Present tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements. It often uses the base form of the verb.

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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

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What is the Present Continuous tense?

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The Present Continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing.

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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

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How do you form the Simple Present tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, use the base form for all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es' (e.g., he runs, she watches).

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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

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How do you form the Present Continuous tense?

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The Present Continuous tense is formed by using the appropriate form of 'to be' (am/is/are) followed by the verb in its -ing form (e.g., I am reading).

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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

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What is an example of a sentence in the Simple Present tense?

Back

She reads books every evening.

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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

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What is an example of a sentence in the Present Continuous tense?

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He is painting a picture 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

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What is the function of adverbs of frequency in the Simple Present tense?

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Adverbs of frequency (e.g., always, usually, sometimes) indicate how often an action occurs.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the difference between 'I read' and 'I am reading'?

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'I read' indicates a habitual action (Simple Present), while 'I am reading' indicates an action happening right now (Present Continuous).

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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

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What does the phrase 'keep her mind strong' imply about reading?

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It implies that reading contributes to mental strength and cognitive development.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is a common hobby mentioned in the context of reading?

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Reading is a common hobby that many people enjoy.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B