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When do we use the present continuous tense?
We use the present continuous tense to talk about an action happening right now at the moment of speaking, or to talk about something that is happening around the time of speaking but not necessarily at that exact moment.
What are some common time expressions used with the present continuous tense?
Now, right now, at the moment, still
Why do we use the Present Simple tense in the sentence 'I speak English'?
We use the Present Simple tense because it refers to a fact or something that generally happens, such as speaking English as a regular occurrence.
Give an example of a sentence where the Present Continuous tense is used to refer to something happening right at the moment of speaking.
The birds are singing.
Explain the difference between 'I live in England' and 'I am living in London at the moment' in terms of tense usage.
The sentence 'I live in England' uses the Present Simple tense to indicate a long-term, more permanent situation, while 'I am living in London at the moment' uses the Present Continuous tense to indicate a temporary action around the time of speaking.
What are the two main uses of the present continuous tense?
- An action happening right now at the moment of speaking. 2. To talk about something that is happening AROUND the time of speaking but not necessarily at that exact moment.
Provide an example of a sentence using the Present Simple tense and explain why it is used in that context.
I speak English. It is used to express a fact or a general truth, indicating something that doesn't change for a long time.
Provide an example of a sentence using the Present Continuous tense and explain why it is used in that context.
I am reading a great book. It is used to talk about something that is happening around the time of speaking but not necessarily at that exact moment.
What are some common time expressions used with the present continuous tense?
Now, right now, at the moment, still
Explain the difference between 'I live in England' and 'I am living in London at the moment' in terms of tense usage.
'I live in England' uses the Present Simple tense to indicate a long-term, more permanent situation, while 'I am living in London at the moment' uses the Present Continuous tense to describe a temporary action happening around the time of speaking.
Learn the difference between the present simple and present continuous tenses and when to use each one. Explore the usage of present simple for facts or general truths, and the application of present continuous for actions happening at the moment of speaking.
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