English grammar tenses

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a sentence in the present simple tense.
Back
I eat cereals and milk for breakfast.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1C
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main types of present tenses in English?
Back
The three main types of present tenses are present simple, present continuous, and present perfect.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you form the present continuous tense?
Back
The present continuous tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the present participle (verb+ing).
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the present simple tense used for?
Back
The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1C
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a question in the present continuous tense.
Back
What are you doing right now?
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the structure of a present simple affirmative sentence?
Back
The structure is subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular).
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
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