Distinguishing Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses

Distinguishing Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses

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English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Amelia Wright

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of this lesson?

Present Simple and Present Continuous

Future Tense

Present Perfect

Past Tense

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Past Simple

Gerund

Infinitive

Past Participle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Will

Be

Do

Have

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

s

ed

es

ing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When do we use the present simple tense?

For future plans

For actions happening right now

For temporary activities

For regular, habitual actions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Temporary activities

Facts

Future plans

Past events

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