Simple present/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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How do you form the simple present tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, use the base form for 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' and add 's' or 'es' for 'he', 'she', 'it'.

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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 present continuous tense?

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Use the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'.

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When do you use 'do' in questions?

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Use 'do' for 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' in questions in the simple present tense.

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When do you use 'does' in questions?

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Use 'does' for 'he', 'she', 'it' in questions in the simple present tense.

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What is the negative form of 'I play'?

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The negative form is 'I do not play' or 'I don't play'.

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What is the negative form of 'he plays'?

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The negative form is 'he does not play' or 'he doesn't play'.

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How do you ask a question in the present continuous tense?

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Use 'am/is/are' + subject + verb + 'ing'. For example, 'Are you playing?'.

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What is the difference between 'I watch' and 'I am watching'?

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'I watch' indicates a habitual action, while 'I am watching' indicates an action happening right now.