Simple Present
What is "When do we use the simple present tense?"
"We use the simple present tense to describe habits, general truths, and routines."
What is "How do you form the present progressive tense?"
"The present progressive tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base verb + '-ing,' such as 'I am eating.'"
What is "What’s the difference between the simple present and present progressive?"
"The simple present describes regular actions or routines, while the present progressive describes actions happening right now or around the current moment."
What is "Which time expressions are commonly used with the simple present tense?"
"Time expressions like 'always,' 'usually,' 'often,' 'sometimes,' and 'never' are commonly used with the simple present tense."
What is "How do you form the simple present tense for the third person singular?"
"For the third person singular (he, she, it), you typically add '-s' or '-es' to the base form of the verb, like 'he runs' or 'she watches.'"
What is "What kinds of actions are described by the present progressive tense?"
The present progressive describes actions that are happening right now or actions that are ongoing."
What is "Which tense is used for a temporary action?"
"The present progressive tense is used for temporary actions that are happening right now."
What is "Which time expressions indicate the present progressive tense?"
"Time expressions like 'right now,' 'at the moment,' and 'currently' indicate the present progressive tense."
What is "Which verbs do not follow the regular '-s' rule in the simple present tense?"
"The verbs 'have' (becomes 'has') and 'do' (becomes 'does') do not follow the regular '-s' rule."
What is "Which verbs are rarely used in the present progressive?"
"Stative verbs, such as 'know,' 'believe,' and 'love,' are rarely used in the present progressive tense."
What is "How do we distinguish between regular and temporary habits?"
"Regular habits are described by the simple present, while temporary habits or actions are described by the present progressive."
What is "Which time expression can be used with both the simple present and present progressive?"
"'Now' can be used with both tenses, as in 'I now live in London' (simple present) or 'I am now living in London' (present progressive)."
What is "Can the simple present tense be used to talk about future events?"
"Yes, the simple present can be used for scheduled future events, like 'The train leaves at 6 PM.'"
What is "How do you form a negative sentence in the present progressive?"
"A negative sentence in the present progressive is formed by adding 'not' after the verb 'to be,' as in 'I am not eating.'"
What is "What is an example of a sentence that contrasts the simple present and present progressive?"
"An example is, 'I work in a bank' (simple present) vs. 'I am working from home today' (present progressive)."
What is "How do time expressions change the meaning of the sentence?"
"Time expressions clarify whether an action is habitual (simple present) or ongoing (present progressive), as in 'She usually walks to work' vs. 'She is walking to work today.'"