Simple Present Tense

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What is the simple present tense used to express?

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Habits and routines, facts and general truths, timetables and schedules, feelings and opinions.

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Give an example of a habit expressed in the simple present tense.

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I wake up at 7 AM every day.

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What is an example of a fact expressed in the simple present tense?

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The sun rises in the east.

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What does the simple present tense express in terms of timetables?

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Fixed arrangements, e.g., The train leaves at 10 AM.

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How do you express feelings in the simple present tense?

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Using the base form of the verb, e.g., I love chocolate.

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

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Use the base form for all persons except the third person singular, where you add -s or -es.

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What is the third person singular form of 'play'?

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Plays.

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What happens to the verb 'have' in the third person singular?

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It becomes 'has'.

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How do you form negative sentences in the simple present tense?

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Use 'don't' or 'doesn't' before the main verb.

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How do you form questions in the simple present tense?

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Use 'do' or 'does' before the subject.