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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 currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' + the verb ending in -ing. Example: 'I am studying.'

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When do we use the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to express habitual actions, general truths, and facts. Example: 'She walks to school every day.'

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What is the structure of a present continuous sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing). Example: 'They are playing soccer.'

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects. Example: 'He is a teacher.' vs. 'They are teachers.'

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What does the term 'subject-verb agreement' mean?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). Example: 'The dog barks.' vs. 'The dogs bark.'

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: 'cat', 'city', 'happiness.'

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Examples: 'happy', 'blue', 'tall.'

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Examples: 'quickly', 'very', 'well.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and separate ideas in writing. Examples include periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples: 'and', 'but', 'or.'