Simple present esl

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

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

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For most verbs, use the base form of the verb. For example, 'I play' or 'They run.'

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What is the simple present tense form for 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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Add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb. For example, 'He plays' or 'She watches.'

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'?

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Use 'do not' or 'don't' before the base form of the verb. For example, 'I do not (don't) like apples.'

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?

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Use 'does not' or 'doesn't' before the base form of the verb. For example, 'He does not (doesn't) like apples.'

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How do you ask a question in the simple present tense?

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Start with 'do' or 'does' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb. For example, 'Do you play?' or 'Does she sing?'.

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

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The simple present tense of 'to be' for 'I' is 'am'. For example, 'I am happy.'

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What is the simple present tense of the verb 'to be' for 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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The simple present tense of 'to be' for 'he', 'she', or 'it' is 'is'. For example, 'She is a teacher.'

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What is the simple present tense of the verb 'to be' for 'you', 'we', or 'they'?

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The simple present tense of 'to be' for 'you', 'we', or 'they' is 'are'. For example, 'They are friends.'

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What do we use 'has' for in the simple present tense?

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We use 'has' for 'he', 'she', or 'it' to show possession. For example, 'He has a dog.'