Present tense refers to a verb form that describes actions happening right now, regularly, or general truths. It is used to express what is currently true or happens routinely.
Types of Present Tense:
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Simple Present – For habits, general facts, or regular actions.
- Structure: Subject + verb (base form or -s for third person singular)
- Examples:
- I eat breakfast every day.
- She plays soccer.
- The sun rises in the east.
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Present Continuous (Progressive) – For actions happening right now or temporary situations.
- Structure: Subject + is/are/am + verb (-ing form)
- Examples:
- I am studying English.
- They are playing outside.
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Present Perfect – For actions completed at some point in the past but still relevant now.
- Structure: Subject + has/have + past participle
- Examples:
- I have finished my homework.
- She has lived here for five years.
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Present Perfect Continuous – For actions that started in the past and are still happening.
- Structure: Subject + has/have been + verb (-ing form)
- Examples:
- He has been working since morning.
- They have been waiting for an hour.