PRESENT SIMPLE VS PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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What is the Present Simple tense used for?

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The Present Simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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How do you form negative sentences in Present Simple?

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Negative sentences in Present Simple are formed using 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) + base form of the verb.

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What is the structure of a Present Continuous sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + 'to be' (am/is/are) + verb ending in -ing.

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When do we use the Present Continuous tense?

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The Present Continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or temporary situations.

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What is the difference between 'I eat' and 'I am eating'?

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'I eat' (Present Simple) indicates a habitual action, while 'I am eating' (Present Continuous) indicates an action happening right now.

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What is the rule for using 's' or 'es' in Present Simple?

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In Present Simple, add 's' for third person singular (he, she, it) and 'es' for verbs ending in -sh, -ch, -x, -o.

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Provide an example of a negative sentence in Present Simple.

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Example: 'She does not (doesn't) like broccoli.'

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What is the question form of Present Simple?

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The question form is: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?

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What is the verb 'to be' in Present Simple for 'I'?

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The verb 'to be' in Present Simple for 'I' is 'am'.

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How do you express a future action in Present Continuous?

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Use Present Continuous to express a planned future action: 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow.'