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.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
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.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
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.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
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 base form of the verb + 'ing'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the third-person singular form of the verb 'to go'?
Back
The third-person singular form of 'to go' is 'goes'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What auxiliary verb is used in questions for the simple present tense?
Back
The auxiliary verb 'do' is used in questions for the simple present tense.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you form a negative sentence in the simple present tense?
Back
To form a negative sentence in the simple present tense, use 'do not' (or 'does not' for third-person singular) + the base form of the verb.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
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