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Present Simple Continious Perfect

The document outlines the key differences between the simple present, present continuous, and present perfect tenses. It provides definitions, examples, and sentence structures for each tense, highlighting their specific uses in English grammar. The simple present is for habits, the present continuous for ongoing actions, and the present perfect for past actions with present relevance.

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Present Simple Continious Perfect

The document outlines the key differences between the simple present, present continuous, and present perfect tenses. It provides definitions, examples, and sentence structures for each tense, highlighting their specific uses in English grammar. The simple present is for habits, the present continuous for ongoing actions, and the present perfect for past actions with present relevance.

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Key differences between the simple present, present continuous, present perfect

Here's a side-by-side comparison of the simple present, present continuous and present perfect tenses:
1. Simple Present Tense:
Used for general truths, habits, and routines.
Examples:
"I eat breakfast every morning."
"She works at a bank."

The structure of the sentence:


Affirmative sentences:
subject+ main verb + object
Example: I finish my work.

Interrogative sentences:
Do /Does + subject + verb + object
Example: Do I finish my work?

Negative sentences:
Subject + do/does NOT + verb = object
Example: I don’t finish my work.

2. Present Continuous Tense:


Used for actions happening at the present moment or around the current time.
Examples:
"I am studying for my exam right now."
"They are playing soccer."

The structure of the sentence:


Affirmative sentences:
subject+ to be + verb -ing + object
Example: I am finishing my work.

Interrogative sentences:
To be + subject + verb -ing + object
Example: Am I finishing my work?

Negative sentences:
Subject + to be + NOT + verb -ing = object
Example: I am not finishing my work.
3. Present Perfect Tense:
Used for actions or states that started in the past and have a connection to the present
moment.
Examples:
"I have visited that city before."
"She has finished her work."

The structure of the sentence:


Affirmative sentences:
subject+ have/has + main verb (in past participle form) + object
Example: I have finished my work.

Interrogative sentences:
Have/has + subject + participle form of main verb + object
Example: Have I finished my work?

Negative sentences:
Subject + have/has NOT + participle form of main verb = object
Example: I have not finished my work.

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