Simple present and Present continuous

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

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What is the present continuous tense used for?

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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or ongoing actions.

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How do you form the simple present tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, use the base form of the verb. For third person singular, add 's' or 'es' (e.g., he works, she watches).

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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 base form of the verb + 'ing' (e.g., I am working, they are playing).

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

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She reads a book every evening.

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

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They are studying for their exams right now.

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What is the difference between 'I work' and 'I am working'?

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'I work' indicates a habitual action, while 'I am working' indicates an action happening at the moment.

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When do we use 'do' and 'does' in simple present questions?

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'Do' is used with I, you, we, they. 'Does' is used with he, she, it.

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How do you make a negative sentence in the simple present tense?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb (e.g., I do not like ice cream, she does not play soccer).

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How do you make a negative sentence in the present continuous tense?

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Use 'not' after the verb 'to be' (e.g., I am not eating, they are not playing).