Present simple

Front

What is the present simple tense?

Back

The present simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions. It is formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects except the third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you form the present simple for regular verbs?

Back

For most verbs, use the base form for I, you, we, they, and add 's' or 'es' for he, she, it. Example: 'I work', 'He works'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the structure of a negative sentence in the present simple?

Back

The structure is: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb. Example: 'She does not like coffee'.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Front

How do you form questions in the present simple?

Back

To form questions, invert the subject and the auxiliary verb 'do/does'. Example: 'Do you play soccer?' or 'Does he play soccer?'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to have'?

Back

The third person singular form of 'to have' is 'has'. Example: 'He has a car'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the difference between 'do' and 'does'?

Back

'Do' is used with I, you, we, they, while 'does' is used with he, she, it. Example: 'I do my homework' vs. 'She does her homework'.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'always' in the present simple.

Back

Example: 'She always finishes her homework on time'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'They __________ (not/like) spicy food'?

Back

The correct form is 'They do not like spicy food'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do adverbs of frequency (like 'often', 'sometimes', 'always') fit into present simple sentences?

Back

Adverbs of frequency usually come before the main verb but after the verb 'to be'. Example: 'I often go to the gym'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the correct sentence structure for stating a habit in the present simple?

Back

The structure is: Subject + base form of the verb + (optional adverb of frequency). Example: 'He plays tennis every Saturday'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D