Simple Present & Continuous Tense

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What is the Simple Present Tense?

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The Simple Present Tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions. It is formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects except third-person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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How do you form the Simple Present Tense for third-person singular?

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For third-person singular (he, she, it), add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb. Example: 'He plays', 'She watches'.

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

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The structure is: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb. Example: 'I do not (don't) like ice cream.'

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What is the Simple Continuous Tense?

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The Simple Continuous Tense (Present Continuous) is used to describe actions that are happening right now. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb+ing.

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How do you form the Present Continuous Tense?

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Use the correct form of 'to be' (am/is/are) + the verb with an 'ing' ending. Example: 'She is running.'

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

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The structure is: Subject + am/is/are not + verb+ing. Example: 'They are not (aren't) playing soccer.'

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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 habits. Example: 'He goes to school every day.'

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When do we use the Present Continuous Tense?

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We use the Present Continuous Tense for actions happening at the moment of speaking. Example: 'I am studying for my exam right now.'

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What is the difference between 'I do' and 'I don't'?

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'I do' is used to affirm something, while 'I don't' is used to negate it. Example: 'I do like pizza.' vs. 'I don't like pizza.'

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What is the question form of the Simple Present Tense?

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The question form is: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb? Example: 'Do you like chocolate?' or 'Does she play tennis?'