English grammar tenses

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What is the present continuous tense used for?

Back

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening at the moment of speaking.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

Give an example of a sentence in the present simple tense.

Back

I eat cereals and milk for breakfast.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What are the three main types of present tenses in English?

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The three main types of present tenses are present simple, present continuous, and present perfect.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

How do you form the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the present participle (verb+ing).

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

What is the present simple tense used for?

Back

The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

Provide an example of a question in the present continuous tense.

Back

What are you doing right now?

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

What is the structure of a present simple affirmative sentence?

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The structure is subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular).

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

What is the difference between the present simple and present continuous tenses?

Back

The present simple describes habitual actions or facts, while the present continuous describes actions happening at the moment.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

How do you form the present perfect tense?

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The present perfect tense is formed using 'have/has' + past participle of the verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

What is an example of a present perfect sentence?

Back

I have visited the beach.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B