Simple Present & Present Continuous | Reading & Questions

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What is the Simple Present tense?

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The Simple Present tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions. For example, 'She reads every day.'

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What is the Present Continuous tense?

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The Present Continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening or ongoing. For example, 'She is reading right now.'

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When do we use the Simple Present tense?

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We use the Simple Present tense for routines, facts, and permanent situations.

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When do we use the Present Continuous tense?

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We use the Present Continuous tense for actions happening at the moment of speaking or for temporary situations.

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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'. Example: 'He plays football.'

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How do you form the Present Continuous tense?

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The Present Continuous tense is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'They are playing football.'

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What is an example of a sentence in the Simple Present tense?

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'She teaches English.'

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What is an example of a sentence in the Present Continuous tense?

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'He is teaching English right now.'

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What is the difference between 'I read' and 'I am reading'?

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'I read' indicates a habitual action (Simple Present), while 'I am reading' indicates an action happening now (Present Continuous).

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What is a common signal word for the Simple Present tense?

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Common signal words include 'always', 'usually', 'often', 'sometimes', and 'never'.