Lesson on PRESENT SIMPLE tense or PRESENT CONTINUOUS tense (Find out their differences)

Lesson on PRESENT SIMPLE tense or PRESENT CONTINUOUS tense (Find out their differences)

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English, Other

10th Grade - University

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This video tutorial by Mark explains the differences between the present simple and present continuous tenses. It covers their usage, including general truths, habits, routines, fixed timetables, and narrative descriptions for present simple, and actions happening now, temporary situations, changes, trends, and irritations for present continuous. The tutorial includes examples and highlights the importance of time expressions and adverbs of frequency.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

How to write essays

Differences between present simple and present continuous tenses

How to improve vocabulary

Differences between past and future tenses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which auxiliary verb is used with the present simple tense for questions?

To do

To have

To will

To be

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a habit or routine in present simple?

They are watching a movie.

I am eating dinner now.

She doesn't usually go running on Fridays.

He is always late.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key use of the present continuous tense?

Describing a permanent state

Talking about a past event

Indicating a temporary situation

Discussing a future plan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence shows a change or trend using present continuous?

Rome is becoming a modern capital.

She goes running on Sundays.

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

I live in Rome.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the present continuous indicate irritation?

By using 'never' and 'seldom'

By using 'always' and 'forever'

By using 'often' and 'rarely'

By using 'every day' and 'every week'

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tense is used to describe an action that is generally true?

Present continuous

Present simple

Future continuous

Past simple