Present Simple VS Present Continuous

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What is the Present Simple tense?

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The Present Simple tense is used to describe habits, routines, and general truths. For example: 'She plays soccer every Saturday.'

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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 happening right now or around the current time. For example: 'He is playing soccer right now.'

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When do we use the Present Simple tense?

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We use the Present Simple tense for regular actions, facts, and permanent situations.

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When do we use the Present Continuous tense?

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We use the Present Continuous tense for actions that are currently in progress or temporary situations.

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

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

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How do you form the Present Continuous tense?

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The Present Continuous tense is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb+ing. Example: 'They are playing.'

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What is the negative form of the Present Simple tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'do not' or 'does not' before the base verb. Example: 'She does not play.'

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What is the negative form of the Present Continuous tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'not' after 'am/is/are'. Example: 'He is not playing.'

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What is an example of a sentence in Present Simple?

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Example: 'I eat breakfast every morning.'

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What is an example of a sentence in Present Continuous?

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Example: 'I am eating breakfast right now.'