Present Simple Tense vs Present Continuous Tense

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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 reads 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 currently happening or ongoing. Example: 'She is reading right now.'

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When do we use the Present Simple Tense?

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We use the Present Simple Tense for routines, habits, and facts. Example: 'He plays soccer on weekends.'

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When do we use the Present Continuous Tense?

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We use the Present Continuous Tense for actions happening at the moment of speaking. Example: 'They are playing soccer 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 walk', 'He walks.'

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How do you form the Present Continuous Tense?

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The Present Continuous Tense is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb+ing. Example: 'I am walking.'

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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 is 'works'. Example: 'She works at a university.'

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What is the negative form of Present Simple?

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The negative form is created using 'do not' or 'does not' + base verb. Example: 'He does not play soccer.'

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What is the negative form of Present Continuous?

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The negative form is created using 'am/is/are not' + verb+ing. Example: 'She is not reading.'

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How do you ask a question in Present Simple?

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To ask a question, use 'do' or 'does' + subject + base verb. Example: 'Do you like pizza?' or 'Does he play guitar?'.