Simple Present & Present Progressive

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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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 of the verb. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'he runs', 'she watches').

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What is the present progressive tense used for?

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The present progressive tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing.

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How do you form the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the present participle (verb+ing).

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What is the structure of a simple present tense question?

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In simple present tense questions, use 'do' or 'does' + subject + base form of the verb (e.g., 'Do you play?').

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What is the structure of a present progressive tense question?

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In present progressive tense questions, use 'am', 'is', or 'are' + subject + verb+ing (e.g., 'Are you eating?').

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How do you negate a simple present tense sentence?

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To negate a simple present tense sentence, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb (e.g., 'I do not play').

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How do you negate a present progressive tense sentence?

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To negate a present progressive tense sentence, use 'not' after the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'She is not eating').

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What is an example of a simple present tense sentence?

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'He plays soccer every Saturday.'

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What is an example of a present progressive tense sentence?

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'They are studying for their exams right now.'