present simple and present continuous

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What is the present simple tense?

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The present simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions. For example, 'I eat breakfast every day.'

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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 happening right now or ongoing actions. For example, 'I am eating breakfast.'

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How do you form the present simple tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, use the base form of the verb. For he, she, or it, add 's' or 'es'. Example: 'He plays soccer.'

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'. Example: 'She is playing soccer.'

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What is the question form of the present simple tense?

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To form a question in the present simple tense, use 'do' or 'does' + subject + base form of the verb. Example: 'Do you like pizza?' or 'Does he play football?'

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What is the question form of the present continuous tense?

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To form a question in the present continuous tense, use 'am', 'is', or 'are' + subject + verb + 'ing'. Example: 'Are you studying now?'

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When do we use the present simple tense?

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We use the present simple tense for routines, facts, and habits. Example: 'I go to school every day.'

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When do we use the present continuous tense?

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We use the present continuous tense for actions happening at the moment of speaking or for future plans. Example: 'I am going to the store later.'

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What is the negative form of the present simple tense?

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

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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.'