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. Example: 'I read books 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. Example: 'I am reading a book.'

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When do we use 'am' in a sentence?

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We use 'am' with 'I' in the present continuous tense. Example: 'I am playing outside.'

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When do we use 'is' in a sentence?

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We use 'is' with he, she, or it in the present continuous tense. Example: 'She is running fast.'

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When do we use 'are' in a sentence?

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We use 'are' with you, we, or they in the present continuous tense. Example: 'They are studying.'

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What is an example of a simple present tense sentence?

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An example is: 'He plays soccer on weekends.'

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What is an example of a present continuous tense sentence?

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An example is: 'They are watching a movie right now.'

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

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You form the present continuous tense by using 'am/is/are' + verb+ing. Example: 'I am eating.'

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What is the difference between 'I read' and 'I am reading'?

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'I read' is simple present (habit), while 'I am reading' is present continuous (action happening now).

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What does 'right now' indicate in a sentence?

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'Right now' indicates that the action is happening at this very moment, often used with present continuous.