Present Simple Tense

Front

What is the Present Simple Tense used for?

Back

The Present Simple Tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

How do you form the Present Simple Tense for regular verbs?

Back

For regular verbs, the Present Simple Tense is formed using the base form of the verb. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the third-person singular form of the verb 'go'?

Back

The third-person singular form of 'go' is 'goes'.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

How do you form questions in the Present Simple Tense?

Back

To form questions in the Present Simple Tense, use 'do' or 'does' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the negative form of the verb 'read' in the Present Simple Tense?

Back

The negative form is 'do not read' or 'don't read'.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What auxiliary verb is used with 'he', 'she', or 'it' in Present Simple questions?

Back

The auxiliary verb 'does' is used with 'he', 'she', or 'it' in Present Simple questions.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in the Present Simple Tense using the verb 'like'.

Back

I like ice cream.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the Present Simple Tense form of the verb 'study' for 'they'?

Back

The form is 'study' (no 's' added for plural subjects).

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

How do you express a habitual action in the Present Simple Tense?

Back

Use the base form of the verb with the subject, e.g., 'They play soccer every Saturday.'

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the difference between 'do' and 'does' in Present Simple Tense?

Back

'Do' is used with I, you, we, and they; 'does' is used with he, she, and it.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B