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In the simple present tense, the third-person singular form is created by adding '______' to the infinitive of the verb.
In the simple present tense, the third-person singular form is created by adding '______' to the infinitive of the verb.
s
To form the present progressive tense, we combine a form of the verb '______' with the verb's present participle (verb + -ing).
To form the present progressive tense, we combine a form of the verb '______' with the verb's present participle (verb + -ing).
be
While the simple present is often used for habits, the present progressive typically describes actions happening '______' now.
While the simple present is often used for habits, the present progressive typically describes actions happening '______' now.
right
I '______' (speak) English fluently, but right now, I am speaking Spanish because I am in Spain.
I '______' (speak) English fluently, but right now, I am speaking Spanish because I am in Spain.
Every morning, she '______' (drink) coffee; however, this morning, she is drinking tea because she has a cold.
Every morning, she '______' (drink) coffee; however, this morning, she is drinking tea because she has a cold.
Flashcards
Simple Present Tense
Simple Present Tense
Base form of the verb, sometimes with 's' added for the third person singular (he, she, it).
Present Progressive Tense
Present Progressive Tense
A form of 'be' (am, are, is) + the main verb ending in '-ing'.
Infinitive Form
Infinitive Form
The basic, unconjugated form of a verb (e.g., speak, run, eat).
Subject Pronouns
Subject Pronouns
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Be verb agreement
Be verb agreement
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Study Notes
- Two present tenses exist in English: simple present and present progressive.
Simple Present
- Conjugate the infinitive.
- Add an 's' to the infinitive for the 3rd person singular.
- I speak.
- You speak.
- He/She/It speaks.
- We speak.
- They speak.
Present Progressive
- Use the correct form of 'be' with the verb + 'ing'.
- I am speaking.
- You are speaking.
- He/She/It is speaking.
- We are speaking.
- They are speaking.
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Description
Learn about the two present tenses in English: simple present and present progressive. This lesson covers conjugation rules for both tenses, including adding 's' for the 3rd person singular in simple present and using 'be' + verb 'ing' in present progressive.
