Present Continuous vs. Simple Present

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What is the Simple Present tense?

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The Simple Present tense describes actions that are habitual or generally true. For example, 'I eat breakfast every day.'

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What is the Present Continuous tense?

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The Present Continuous tense describes actions that are happening right now or ongoing. For example, 'I am eating breakfast 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.

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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.

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Give an example of a Simple Present sentence.

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'She plays soccer on weekends.'

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Give an example of a Present Continuous sentence.

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'They are playing soccer right now.'

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How do we form the Simple Present tense for regular verbs?

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For most verbs, use the base form. For he, she, it, add 's' or 'es'. Example: 'He plays.'

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How do we form the Present Continuous tense?

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Use 'am/is/are' + verb+ing. Example: 'I am playing.'

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What is the negative form of the Simple Present tense?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base verb. Example: 'I do not play.'

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What is the negative form of the Present Continuous tense?

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Use 'am not/is not/are not' before the verb+ing. Example: 'I am not playing.'