simple present vs present continuous

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present 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. For example: 'I am eating breakfast.'

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When do we use 'is' in a sentence?

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We use 'is' with singular subjects, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example: 'She is happy.'

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When do we use 'are' in a sentence?

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We use 'are' with plural subjects, like 'they' or 'we'. For example: 'They are playing.'

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What is the structure of a simple present tense sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + base form of the verb + (s/es for third person singular). For example: 'He runs fast.'

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What is the structure of a present continuous tense sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + am/is/are + verb+ing. For example: 'I am running.'

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How do we form negative sentences in the simple present tense?

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We use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb. For example: 'I do not like apples.'

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How do we form negative sentences in the present continuous tense?

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We use 'am not', 'is not', or 'are not' before the verb+ing. For example: 'She is not playing.'

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What is an example of a question in the simple present tense?

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An example is: 'Do you like ice cream?'.

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What is an example of a question in the present continuous tense?

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An example is: 'Are you eating lunch?'.