Simple Present Tense (Basic ESL)

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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

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The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'he' is 'is'.

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'I'?

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

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How do you ask a yes/no question in the simple present tense?

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To ask a yes/no question in the simple present tense, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the question.

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to have' for 'they'?

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The simple present tense form of 'to have' for 'they' is 'have'.

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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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How do you express a habitual action in the simple present tense?

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To express a habitual action, use the base form of the verb with the subject, e.g., 'She reads every day.'

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to do' for 'you'?

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The simple present tense form of 'to do' for 'you' is 'do'.

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How do you form a negative sentence in the simple present tense for 'he'?

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The negative sentence is formed as 'He does not' or 'He doesn't'.