Present Simple and Present Continuous

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What is the present simple tense used for?

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To describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

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What is the structure of a present simple sentence?

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Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular).

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What is the present continuous tense used for?

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To describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or ongoing actions.

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What is the structure of a present continuous sentence?

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Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.

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Give an example of a present simple sentence.

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She reads books every day.

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Give an example of a present continuous sentence.

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She is reading a book right now.