Simple Present tense verb

Front

What is the Simple Present tense used for?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

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CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

For regular verbs, the Simple Present tense is formed 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.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 'to go'?

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The third-person singular form of 'to 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

Provide an example of a sentence using the Simple Present tense with the verb 'to like'.

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An example is: 'She likes apples.'

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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 negative form of the Simple Present tense for the verb 'to enjoy'?

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The negative form is 'does not enjoy' or 'doesn't enjoy'.

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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 Simple Present tense?

Back

Questions in the Simple Present tense are formed by using 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

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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 Simple Present tense form of the verb 'to be' for 'he'?

Back

The Simple Present tense form of 'to be' for 'he' is 'is'.

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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 'I go' and 'he goes'?

Back

'I go' is the first-person singular form, while 'he goes' is the third-person singular form.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Provide an example of a negative sentence in the Simple Present tense.

Back

An example is: 'They do not (don't) play soccer on weekends.'

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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 for forming questions in the Simple Present tense for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'?

Back

The auxiliary verb used is 'do'.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B