Simple Present Vs. Present Progressive

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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. Example: 'I play soccer every Saturday.'

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What is the Present Progressive tense?

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The Present Progressive tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening. Example: 'I am playing soccer now.'

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When do we use the Simple Present tense?

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We use the Simple Present tense for routines, facts, and scheduled events. Example: 'She goes to school at 8 AM.'

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When do we use the Present Progressive tense?

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We use the Present Progressive tense for actions happening at the moment of speaking. Example: 'They are studying for their exam right now.'

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How do you form the Simple Present tense for regular verbs?

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For most verbs, use the base form. For he, she, it, add 's' or 'es'. Example: 'He walks to school.'

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How do you form the Present Progressive tense?

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Use 'am', 'is', or 'are' + the verb ending in '-ing'. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

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What is the negative form of the Simple Present tense?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' + base form of the verb. Example: 'I do not like broccoli.'

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What is the negative form of the Present Progressive tense?

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Use 'am not', 'is not', or 'are not' + verb ending in '-ing'. Example: 'He is not playing outside.'

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How do you ask a question in the Simple Present tense?

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Use 'do' or 'does' + subject + base form of the verb. Example: 'Do you like pizza?' or 'Does she play tennis?'

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How do you ask a question in the Present Progressive tense?

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Use 'am', 'is', or 'are' + subject + verb ending in '-ing'. Example: 'Are they coming to the party?'