Simple present vs present progressive
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the simple present tense used for?
Back
The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.
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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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you form the simple present tense for regular verbs?
Back
For regular verbs, use the base form of the verb. Add 's' or 'es' for third person singular (he, she, it).
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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 present participle (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
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a sentence in the simple present tense.
Back
I play soccer every Saturday.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a sentence in the present progressive tense.
Back
She is reading a book right now.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the structure of a question in the simple present tense?
Back
The structure is: Do/Does + subject + 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
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