Simple Present & Present Continuous

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What is the Simple Present tense?

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The Simple Present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts. It is formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects except third-person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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How do you form the Simple Present tense for third-person singular?

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For third-person singular (he, she, it), add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb. Example: 'He goes', 'She watches'.

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What is the Present Continuous tense?

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The Present Continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'.

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When do you use the Simple Present tense?

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Use the Simple Present tense for routines, habits, and facts. Example: 'I go to school every day.'

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When do you use the Present Continuous tense?

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Use the Present Continuous tense for actions happening at the moment of speaking. Example: 'I am studying right now.'

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What is the structure of a Simple Present tense question?

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The structure is: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb? Example: 'Do you play soccer?'

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What is the structure of a Present Continuous tense question?

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The structure is: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + 'ing'? Example: 'Are you watching TV?'

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What is the negative form of the Simple Present tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb. Example: 'I do not like pizza.'

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What is the negative form of the Present Continuous tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'not' after the verb 'to be'. Example: 'She is not playing outside.'

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Give an example of a Simple Present tense sentence.

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Example: 'They play basketball on weekends.'