Distinguishing Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses

This video tutorial explains the differences between the present simple and present continuous tenses. It covers how to form each tense, when to use them, and provides examples for clarity. The present simple is used for regular actions, facts, and schedules, while the present continuous is for temporary activities and future plans. The tutorial concludes with subscription information for further learning resources.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Present Simple and Present Continuous

• Future Tense

• Present Perfect

• Past Tense

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which form of the verb is used in the present simple tense?

• Past Simple

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• Past Participle

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What auxiliary verb is needed to form the present continuous tense?

• Will

• Be

• Do

• Have

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

In the present simple tense, what do we add to the verb for the third person singular?

• s

• ed

• es

• ing

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

When do we use the present simple tense?

• For future plans

• For actions happening right now

• For temporary activities

• For regular, habitual actions

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is an example of the present continuous tense?

• You are driving like a mad woman.

• The bus arrives at 10:30.

• Water freezes at -1 Celsius.

• She always drives like a mad woman.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the present simple tense used for besides regular actions?

• Temporary activities

• Facts

• Future plans

• Past events

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is an example of a fact in the present simple tense?

• She is cooking dinner.

• Water freezes at -1 Celsius.

• I am taking the bus tomorrow.

• They are washing their car.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

When do we use the present continuous tense?

• For past events

• For actions happening right now

• For regular actions

• For timetables and schedules

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is an example of a near future plan in the present continuous tense?

• The bus arrives at 10:30.

• Water freezes at -1 Celsius.

• I am taking the bus tomorrow.

• She always drives like a mad woman.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D