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.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

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

Back

For regular verbs, the Present Simple is formed by using the base form of the verb for all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to study'?

Back

The third person singular form of 'to study' is 'studies'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you form a negative sentence in the Present Simple tense?

Back

To form a negative sentence in the Present Simple, use 'do not' (or 'don't') for I, you, we, they, and 'does not' (or 'doesn't') for he, she, it, followed by the base form of the verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What auxiliary verb is used to form questions in the Present Simple tense?

Back

The auxiliary verb 'do' is used to form questions in the Present Simple tense.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you ask a yes/no question in the Present Simple tense for the subject 'Mandy'?

Back

You would ask, 'Does Mandy play volleyball at school?'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the negative form of 'to ride' in the Present Simple for 'John'?

Back

The negative form is 'John doesn't ride a bike to school in winter.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Front

What is the structure of a typical Present Simple affirmative sentence?

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The structure is Subject + base form of the verb (or 's/es' for third person singular).

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

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

Back

You express a habitual action by stating the subject followed by the base form of the verb, e.g., 'I play soccer every Saturday.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the Present Simple form of the verb 'to make' for 'Mum'?

Back

The Present Simple form is 'makes' for 'Mum'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D