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What the difference between simple present and present progressive?
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∙ 14y ago
Present Simple: used for actions performed at fixed intervals, in general, usually or at an undetermined times.
I go to the theatre twice a month.
She usually sleeps in her parents' room.
They never read in bed.
Present Continuous (what you call "Progressive", I believe): actions that take place at this very moment, right now - or for actions that have been scheduled for the near future.
She is sleeping, so she can't be disturbed right now.
I am going to the cellar to check the preserves, do you want me to fetch you anything?
She is throwing a party next Saturday.
The plane is taking off in 10 minutes.
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∙ 14y ago
Simple present is used to describe habits, routines, general truths or facts, while present progressive is used to describe actions that are currently happening at the moment of speaking. Simple present is formed with the base form of the verb, while present progressive is formed with the verb "to be" + the present participle (-ing form).
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Is present and progressive tense are same?
No, the present tense and progressive tense are different. The present tense expresses action happening in the current moment (e.g. "I walk to school"), while the progressive tense shows ongoing or continuous action (e.g. "I am walking to school").
What is the present tense she is telling a lie?
The simple present tense is "She tells a lie." "She is telling a lie" is the present progressive tense, also called the present continuous tense.
What is the difference between a perfect tense and a simple tense?
The word simple is used to describe tenses that have only one verb. eg past simple or present simple.Perfect is used to describe an action that is completed/finished. eg present perfect or past perfect
The simple tense of a verb?
All the tenses of the Indicative Mood have a Simple/Continuous (Progressive) pair: Present, Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Future Perfect. You might look up the Simple ASPECT; otherwise, please specify the tense you are interested in.
What is the difference between the habitual present and the present progressive tense?
Present simple is used for habits, things you do again and again. The verb form is the base verb or verb + s for he /she/ it or singular noun subjects:We eat dinner at 8:00pm. He eats dinner at 7:00pm. The dog eats his food fast.Present continuous / progressive form is be verb + verb + ing eg is waiting. It is used for:things that are happening now - I am answering questions.things that are happening around now - I am reading a good book (maybe this afternoon or tomorrow or the next day).things that are future - We are having a party on the weekend.
What is the difference between the simple future tense and the progressive future tense?
The simple future tense simply refers to actions that will happen in the future.(e.g. I will sing on your birthday)It follows this structure:Subject + Will + VerbThe future progressive (or continuous) tense talks about an action at a particular moment in the future.(e.g. I will be working when you arrive)It follows this structure:Subject + Will + Be + Present Participle.
What are the different tenses for the word fend?
{All for third person singular} Simple present indicative: it fends Progressive present indicative: it is fending Intensive or interrogative present: it does fend, does it fend? Simple past indicative: it fended Progressive past indicative: it was fending Intensive or interrogative past indicative: it did fend; did it fend? Simple present perfect: it has fended Progressive present perfect: it has been fending Simple past perfect: it had fended Progressive past perfect: it had been fending Simple future: it will fend Intensive future: it shall fend Simple future progressive: it will be fending Simple future perfect: it will have fended Intensive future perfect: it shall have fended Conditional: it would fend or it could fend Present subjunctive: it fend
What is the difference between past and present marriages in morocco?
in the past marriage is very simple and she celebrate between family
What is simple future of running?
"Running" is the present participle of "run". Present participles are used to create the progressive tense. The future tense of "run" is "will run". The future progressive is "will be running".
Is present and progressive tense are same?
No, the present tense and progressive tense are different. The present tense expresses action happening in the current moment (e.g. "I walk to school"), while the progressive tense shows ongoing or continuous action (e.g. "I am walking to school").
What is the present tense she is telling a lie?
The simple present tense is "She tells a lie." "She is telling a lie" is the present progressive tense, also called the present continuous tense.
The simple tenses of verbs?
the simple tenses of verbsThe simple present and the simple past are termed "simple" because they are expressed by direct inflection on the verb. English verbs are not inflected for future tense, but expressions with the modal will are often spoken of as "future tense." Some grammars use the term tense to refer what are technically tense and aspect combinations: present perfect, past perfect, present progressive, past progressive, present perfect progressive, and past perfect progressive. Very occasionally, voice (i.e. passive) is treated as a kind of tense.Finally, some authorities use emphatic tense to refer to some or all constructions using the modal do. Only the basic present and past forms qualify as simple.(Present, Past, and Future)
What is the verb word of manage?
to manage - infinitive managing - progressive manage - base form/ simple present managed - simple past will manage - simple future
What is the difference between simple and simple past tense?
In grammar simple means one verb. There are two tenses with one main verb -- past simple and present simple.Past simple -- I ate the cake. -- the verb ate is in past tense.Present simple -- I like cake. -- the verb like is in present tense.
What is present tense of cook?
The present participle of to cook is cooking.Here are two examples of the present participle used in the present progressive tense:I am cooking.You are cooking now.Cook or cooks is the simple present tense.
What is the difference between a perfect tense and a simple tense?
The word simple is used to describe tenses that have only one verb. eg past simple or present simple.Perfect is used to describe an action that is completed/finished. eg present perfect or past perfect
The simple tense of a verb?
All the tenses of the Indicative Mood have a Simple/Continuous (Progressive) pair: Present, Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Future Perfect. You might look up the Simple ASPECT; otherwise, please specify the tense you are interested in.
