5 Questions
Which tense is used to talk about things we do regularly?
Present simple
Which tense is used to talk about things we are doing now?
Present continuous
What do we add to the present simple tense for he, she, and it?
s or es
What do we use for the negative form of the present simple tense for I, you, we, and they?
don't
What do we use for the negative form of the present continuous tense?
am not, isn't or aren't + V-ing
Study Notes
Present Tenses
- The present simple tense is used to talk about things we do regularly, habits, and general truths.
- The present continuous tense is used to talk about things we are doing now, temporary situations, and changing circumstances.
Forming the Present Simple Tense
- For the third person singular (he, she, it), we add -s or -es to the base form of the verb to form the present simple tense.
Negative Forms of the Present Tenses
- The negative form of the present simple tense for I, you, we, and they is formed using do not or doesn't (short form) + the base form of the verb.
- The negative form of the present continuous tense is formed using am not, is not, or are not (or ain't, isn't, or aren't in informal writing) + the present participle of the verb.
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