Present Simple and Continuous

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What is the Present Simple tense used for?

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The Present Simple tense is used to describe habits, routines, and general truths.

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How do you form the Present Simple tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, use the base form of the verb. For he, she, it, add 's' or 'es' (e.g., he runs, she watches).

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What is the Present Continuous tense used for?

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The Present Continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or ongoing actions.

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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 an '-ing' ending (e.g., I am running, they are playing).

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What is the question form of the Present Simple tense?

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In the Present Simple, the question form is made by using 'do' or 'does' at the beginning (e.g., Do you like ice cream?).

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What is the negative form of the Present Simple tense?

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In the Present Simple, the negative form is made by adding 'not' after 'do' or 'does' (e.g., I do not like ice cream).

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How do you ask about someone's location in Present Simple?

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Use 'Where do you live?' to ask about someone's location.

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What is the short answer for 'Are they jumping?'

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The short answer is 'No, they aren't.'

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What is the difference between 'sits' and 'is sitting'?

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'Sits' is Present Simple, indicating a habitual action, while 'is sitting' is Present Continuous, indicating an action happening right now.

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How do you express an ongoing action in Present Continuous?

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Use 'am', 'is', or 'are' + verb with '-ing' (e.g., He is swimming).