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The Simple Past Tense, also called Simple Past or Preterite is a verb tense that is used to describe completed action happend in the past. It is the most basic form of past tense and it is formed by adding d, ed or ied to the base structure of the verb.

Present Continuous is a tense used for activities that are happening in the moment of speaking. It also can be used in a future aspect for future arrangements or plans. This tense is always used when you are describing a picture. The most used prepositions used with Present Continuous are AT THE MOMENT and NOW.

A transitive verb always has a noun that  receives the action of the verb, called the direct object.

An intransitive verb never has a direct or indirect object. Although an intransitive verb may be followed by an adverb or adverbial phrase, there is no object to receive its action

Present Simple is a tense used for talking about habits or activities that are constantly repeating. We also use Present Simple if we are talking about general thrust or facts about nature. This tense is also used in the Zero Conditional sentences and it is one of the most basic but also most important tenses of the English language. The most used prepositions with Present Simple are OFTEN, USUALLY, ALWAYS and many more.