present simple present continous

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What is the present simple tense?

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The present simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions. For example, 'She plays soccer every Saturday.'

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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 or ongoing actions. For example, 'She is 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 of the verb. For he/she/it, add 's' or 'es'. Example: 'He plays.'

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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 base form of the verb + 'ing'. Example: 'They are playing.'

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What is the negative form of the present simple tense?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' + base form of the verb. Example: 'He does not play soccer.'

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What is the negative form of the present continuous tense?

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Use 'am not', 'is not', or 'are not' + base form of the verb + 'ing'. Example: 'She is not playing soccer.'

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When do we use the present simple tense?

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We use the present simple tense for routines, facts, and habits. Example: 'I eat breakfast every day.'

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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: 'I am eating breakfast right now.'

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What is an example of a question in the present simple tense?

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An example is 'Do you play soccer?'.

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What is an example of a question in the present continuous tense?

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An example is 'Are you playing soccer right now?'.