Present Continuous and Simple Tenses

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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' (am/is/are) + the present participle (verb+ing).

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

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To form the present continuous tense, use the appropriate form of 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by the verb in its -ing form. For example: 'I am eating.'

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, or facts. It is formed using the base form of the verb.

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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. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'he eats', 'she watches').

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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, temporary actions, or future plans.

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When do we use the simple present tense?

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We use the simple present tense for routines, habits, and facts that are always true.

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Identify the tense: 'She is studying for her exams.'

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Present continuous tense.

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Identify the tense: 'He plays soccer every Saturday.'

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Simple present tense.

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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 + 'to be' (am/is/are) + not + verb+ing. For example: 'I am not eating.'

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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. For example: 'She does not play.'