Present tenses

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What is the present simple tense?

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The present simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions. Example: 'She walks to school every day.'

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense describes actions that are happening right now or ongoing actions. Example: 'She is walking to school right now.'

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When do we use the present perfect tense?

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The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that happened at an unspecified time before now. Example: 'I have visited Paris.'

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What is the difference between 'has visited' and 'is visiting'?

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'Has visited' is present perfect, indicating a completed action. 'Is visiting' is present continuous, indicating an action happening now.

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How do we form the present simple tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, use the base form for all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'. Example: 'I play', 'He plays'.

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What is the structure of the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'They are playing soccer.'

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What does 'is being' indicate in a sentence?

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'Is being' indicates a temporary state or action. Example: 'She is being helpful today.'

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How do we negate the present simple tense?

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To negate the present simple, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb. Example: 'I do not like broccoli.'

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What is the structure of the present perfect tense?

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The present perfect tense is formed using 'has/have' + past participle. Example: 'He has finished his homework.'

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When do we use 'is' vs. 'is being'?

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Use 'is' for general states and 'is being' for temporary actions or states. Example: 'He is tall.' vs. 'He is being silly.'