Simple present vs Present progressive

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the simple present tense used for?
Back
The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.1.1C
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the present progressive tense used for?
Back
The present progressive tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you form the simple present tense for regular verbs?
Back
For regular verbs, the simple present tense is formed using the base form of the verb. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es'.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you form the present progressive tense?
Back
The present progressive tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the present participle (verb+ing).
Tags
CCSS.L.5.1D
CCSS.L.2.1D
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'she'?
Back
The negative form is 'She does not (doesn't) eat fast food.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.1.1C
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.5.1C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the negative form of the present progressive tense for 'she'?
Back
The negative form is 'She is not (isn't) eating fast food.'
Tags
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.5.1D
CCSS.L.2.1D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you form questions in the simple present tense?
Back
Questions in the simple present tense are formed by using 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.1.1C
CCSS.L.1.1E
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