Present Tense Verbs

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What is a present tense verb?

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A present tense verb describes an action that is currently happening or a state that is true now.

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How do you form the present tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, the present tense is formed by using the base form of the verb. For example, 'to dance' becomes 'dance'.

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What is the present tense form of 'to jump' for he/she/it?

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The present tense form is 'jumps'.

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What is the present tense form of 'to sit' for I/you/we/they?

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The present tense form is 'sit'.

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When do you add 's' to a verb in the present tense?

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You add 's' to the base form of the verb when the subject is he, she, or it.

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What is the present tense form of 'to ask' for he/she/it?

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The present tense form is 'asks'.

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What is the present tense form of 'to love' for I/you/we/they?

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The present tense form is 'love'.

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What is the difference between 'dance' and 'dances'?

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'Dance' is used with I, you, we, they, while 'dances' is used with he, she, it.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a present tense verb with 'he'.

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He runs every morning.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a present tense verb with 'they'.

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They play soccer on weekends.