Present Simple vs Present Continuous TADPOLES

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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. Example: 'She reads books 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 or ongoing actions. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

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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. Add 's' or 'es' for third person singular. 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 base verb + 'ing'. Example: 'They are playing soccer.'

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When do we use the Present Simple tense?

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We use the Present Simple for routines, facts, and permanent situations. Example: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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When do we use the Present Continuous tense?

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

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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'. Example: 'She goes to the park every Sunday.'

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in Present Simple?

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Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb. Example: 'He does not like ice cream.'

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in Present Continuous?

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Subject + is/am/are not + verb + 'ing'. Example: 'They are not playing outside.'

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How do you ask a question in Present Simple?

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Use do/does + subject + base form of the verb. Example: 'Do you like pizza?' or 'Does she play tennis?'.