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 habitual actions, general truths, and facts. Example: 'She works at a bank.'

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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 currently happening or ongoing. Example: 'She is working at the bank right now.'

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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 for all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'. Example: 'I play', 'He plays'.

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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 verb + 'ing'. Example: 'I am playing.'

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When do you use the Present Simple tense?

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Use the Present Simple for routines, habits, and facts. Example: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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When do you use the Present Continuous tense?

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Use the Present Continuous for actions happening at the moment of speaking or for temporary situations. Example: 'I am studying for my exams.'

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What is the third person singular form of 'to work' in Present Simple?

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The third person singular form of 'to work' is 'works'. Example: 'He works in an office.'

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What is the negative form of Present Simple for 'to understand'?

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The negative form is 'do not understand' or 'does not understand'. Example: 'I do not understand the question.'

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What is the negative form of Present Continuous for 'to fly'?

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The negative form is 'am not flying', 'is not flying', or 'are not flying'. Example: 'I am not flying to London tomorrow.'

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How do you ask a question in Present Simple?

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To ask a question in Present Simple, invert the subject and auxiliary verb 'do/does'. Example: 'Do you play soccer?' or 'Does she work here?'