Present Tense : Simple and Continuous
We use the simple present tense to show a regular or habitual action and also general truth.
We use the present continuous tense to show that an action is going on at the time of speaking or writing.
A. Base form of verb = ‘s ’
Example : make + s =makes
B. Base form of verbs + ‘ es ’
Example : catch + es = catches
C. Case form of verb ending with ‘y ‘
Example : replace ‘y ’ with ‘ ies’
Hurry + ies = hurries
For plural nouns and the pronouns I / You / We / They :
Base form of verb = present tense
Example : make , catch , hurry
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The present continuous tense is formed in this way :
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The present tenses form of the verb ‘ to be ‘ + base form of verb + ‘ ing ’
Example :
The art show is finishing next week
Sharon is organising a BBQ next Saturday night
The following verbs do not usually take the continuous tense :
Agree forget need see like
Hear want know belong dislike
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