Simple present vs present progressive

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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What is the present progressive tense used for?

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The present progressive tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing.

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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 of the verb. Add 's' or 'es' for third person singular (he, she, it).

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How do you form the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'.

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

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The third person singular form of 'to work' is 'works'.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the simple present tense.

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She reads a book every night.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the present progressive tense.

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They are playing soccer right now.

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What auxiliary verb is used in the present progressive tense?

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The auxiliary verb 'to be' is used in the present progressive tense.

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How do you negate a simple present tense sentence?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb.

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How do you negate a present progressive tense sentence?

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Use 'not' after the auxiliary verb 'to be'.