Present Simple Flashcard

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What is the present simple tense used for?

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The present simple tense is used to describe habits, routines, and general truths.

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

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For most verbs, use the base form for I/you/we/they and add 's' or 'es' for he/she/it.

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What is the third person singular form of the verb 'play'?

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The third person singular form of 'play' is 'plays'.

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What is an adverb of frequency?

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An adverb of frequency describes how often an action occurs, such as 'always', 'usually', 'sometimes', 'rarely', and 'never'.

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How do you form negative sentences in the present simple?

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Use 'do not' (don't) for I/you/we/they and 'does not' (doesn't) for he/she/it.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to watch' in the sentence: 'He ____ TV every day'?

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The correct form is 'watches'.

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What is the correct spelling for the third person singular form of the verb 'fix'?

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The correct spelling is 'fixes'.

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

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Start with 'do' or 'does', followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

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What is the correct question form for 'You ___ English'?

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The correct form is 'Do you speak English?'.

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What does 'occasionally' mean in terms of frequency?

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'Occasionally' means something happens from time to time, but not regularly.