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, routines, and general truths. For example: 'I eat breakfast 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. For example: 'I am eating breakfast.'

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When do we use 'am', 'is', and 'are'?

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'Am' is used with 'I', 'is' is used with he, she, it, and singular nouns, and 'are' is used with you, we, they, and plural nouns.

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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 for 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' and add 's' or 'es' for he, she, it. Example: 'He plays soccer.'

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How do you form the Present Continuous tense?

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Use the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the verb with 'ing'. Example: 'She is playing soccer.'

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What is an example of a negative sentence in Simple Present?

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An example is: 'I do not (don't) like broccoli.'

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What is an example of a negative sentence in Present Continuous?

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An example is: 'I am not eating lunch right now.'

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How do you ask a question in Simple Present?

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Start with 'do' or 'does'. Example: 'Do you play soccer?' or 'Does she play soccer?'.

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How do you ask a question in Present Continuous?

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Start with 'am', 'is', or 'are'. Example: 'Are you playing soccer?'.

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What is the difference between 'I study' and 'I am studying'?

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'I study' means it is a habit or routine. 'I am studying' means it is happening right now.