Simple Present Tense Basics

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Definition

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Expresses habitual actions or general truths.

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Structure

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Subject + base verb (s/es for he/she/it).

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Example 1

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She reads every morning.

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Example 2

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They play soccer on weekends.

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Third Person Singular

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Add 's' or 'es' to the verb.

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Negative Form

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Subject + do/does not + base verb.

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Example Negative

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He does not like coffee.

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Question Form

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Do/Does + subject + base verb?

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Example Question

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Do you speak English?

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Time Expressions

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Always, usually, often, sometimes, never.