SIMPLE PRESENT vs. PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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What is the Simple Present tense?

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The Simple Present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts. Example: 'She reads every day.'

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What is the Present Progressive tense?

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The Present Progressive tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening. Example: 'She is reading right now.'

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When do we use the Simple Present tense?

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We use the Simple Present tense for routines, facts, and repeated actions. Example: 'He plays soccer on weekends.'

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When do we use the Present Progressive tense?

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We use the Present Progressive tense for actions happening at the moment of speaking. Example: 'They are playing soccer now.'

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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 all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'. Example: 'I play', 'He plays'.

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How do you form the Present Progressive tense?

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The Present Progressive tense is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'I am playing.'

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What is the third person singular form of 'to cook'?

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The third person singular form of 'to cook' is 'cooks'. Example: 'He cooks dinner every night.'

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What is the structure of a question in the Present Progressive tense?

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The structure is 'Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing?'. Example: 'Are you studying?'

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What is the negative form of the Present Progressive tense?

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The negative form is 'am/is/are not + verb-ing'. Example: 'She is not studying.'

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How do you ask a question in the Simple Present tense?

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In the Simple Present tense, use 'do/does' + subject + base form of the verb. Example: 'Do you play soccer?'