Grammar ESL

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

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When do we use 'for' in sentences?

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We use 'for' to indicate a duration of time. Example: 'I have lived here for three years.'

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense describes habitual actions or general truths. It is formed using the base form of the verb. Example: 'He plays soccer every Saturday.'

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What is the past simple tense?

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The past simple tense describes actions that were completed in the past. It is formed by adding -ed to regular verbs. Example: 'She walked to school yesterday.'

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What is the difference between 'since' and 'for'?

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'Since' is used to indicate a specific point in time, while 'for' indicates a duration. Example: 'I have lived here since 2010.' vs 'I have lived here for ten years.'

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to sell' in the past tense?

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The correct form is 'sold'. Example: 'He sold his car last week.'

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What is the base form of the verb 'to complete'?

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The base form is 'complete'. Example: 'You should complete your homework.'

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What is the present simple tense used for?

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The present simple tense is used for routines, habits, and facts. Example: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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What is the structure of a question in the present continuous tense?

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The structure is 'Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing?'. Example: 'Are you studying for the test?'

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What is the difference between 'teaching' and 'teaches'?

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'Teaching' is the present participle form, used in continuous tenses, while 'teaches' is the simple present form for he/she/it. Example: 'She teaches math.' vs 'She is teaching math.'