Present simple vr. Present progressive

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What is the present simple tense?

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The present simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions. Example: 'I read books every day.'

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What is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now. Example: 'I am reading a book.'

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

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For regular verbs, use the base form of the verb. Add 's' or 'es' for third person singular. Example: 'He plays soccer.'

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How do you form the present progressive tense?

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Use the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'. Example: 'She is playing soccer.'

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What is the third person singular form of 'to run'?

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The third person singular form is 'runs'. Example: 'He runs every morning.'

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the present simple?

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Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb. Example: 'She does not like ice cream.'

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the present progressive?

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Subject + is/am/are not + verb + 'ing'. Example: 'They are not playing outside.'

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How do you ask a question in the present simple?

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Use do/does + subject + base form of the verb? Example: 'Do you like pizza?' or 'Does he play football?'

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How do you ask a question in the present progressive?

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Use is/am/are + subject + verb + 'ing'? Example: 'Is she studying?' or 'Are they playing?'

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What is an example of a sentence in the present simple?

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Example: 'I go to school every day.'