Simple Present Tense

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

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How do you form the simple present tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, the simple present tense is formed by using the base form of the verb. For third person singular, add 's' or 'es'.

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Give an example of a sentence in the simple present tense.

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She walks to school every day.

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What are the auxiliary verbs used in the simple present tense?

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The auxiliary verbs used in the simple present tense are 'do' and 'does'.

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How do you make a negative sentence in the simple present tense?

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To make a negative sentence, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb.

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What is the simple present tense of the verb 'to be'?

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The simple present tense of 'to be' is 'am', 'is', 'are'.

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What is the difference between 'he walks' and 'they walk'?

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'He walks' is third person singular, while 'they walk' is plural.

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How do you ask a question in the simple present tense?

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To ask a question, invert the subject and auxiliary verb: 'Do you like pizza?' or 'Does she play tennis?'.