Simple Present & 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. It is formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects except third-person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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How do you form the negative in Simple Present tense?

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To form the negative in Simple Present, use 'do not' (don't) for all subjects except third-person singular, which uses 'does not' (doesn't).

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When do we use the Present Continuous tense?

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The Present Continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or ongoing actions. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing.

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How do you form the negative in Present Continuous tense?

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To form the negative in Present Continuous, use 'am not', 'is not', or 'are not' followed by the verb in the -ing form.

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What is the structure of a Simple Present affirmative sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third-person singular).

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What is the structure of a Present Continuous affirmative sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.

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Give an example of a Simple Present sentence.

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She plays soccer every Saturday.

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Give an example of a Present Continuous sentence.

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They are playing soccer right now.

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What is the third-person singular form of the verb 'to go'?

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The third-person singular form is 'goes'.

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What is the third-person singular form of the verb 'to swim'?

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The third-person singular form is 'swims'.