Front

What is the present simple tense?

Back

The present simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions. Example: 'She walks to school every day.'

Front

What is the present continuous tense?

Back

The present continuous tense describes actions that are happening right now or ongoing actions. Example: 'She is walking to school right now.'

Front

When do we use the present perfect tense?

Back

The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that happened at an unspecified time before now. Example: 'I have visited Paris.'

Front

What is the difference between 'has visited' and 'is visiting'?

Back

'Has visited' is present perfect, indicating a completed action. 'Is visiting' is present continuous, indicating an action happening now.

Front

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

Back

For regular verbs, use the base form for all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'. Example: 'I play', 'He plays'.

Front

What is the structure of the present continuous tense?

Back

The present continuous tense is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'They are playing soccer.'

Front

What does 'is being' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'Is being' indicates a temporary state or action. Example: 'She is being helpful today.'

Front

How do we negate the present simple tense?

Back

To negate the present simple, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb. Example: 'I do not like broccoli.'

Front

What is the structure of the present perfect tense?

Back

The present perfect tense is formed using 'has/have' + past participle. Example: 'He has finished his homework.'

Front

When do we use 'is' vs. 'is being'?

Back

Use 'is' for general states and 'is being' for temporary actions or states. Example: 'He is tall.' vs. 'He is being silly.'