Simple Tenses

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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

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For regular verbs, use the base form of the verb for all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'he runs', 'she watches').

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What is the simple past tense used for?

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The simple past tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past.

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How do you form the simple past tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, add 'ed' to the base form (e.g., 'walk' becomes 'walked').

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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What is the simple future tense used for?

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The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

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How do you form the simple future tense?

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Use 'will' followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., 'I will go').

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What is the structure of a yes/no question in the simple present tense?

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The structure is: 'Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?' (e.g., 'Do you like pizza?').

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What is the structure of a wh-question in the simple present tense?

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The structure is: 'Wh-word + do/does + subject + base form of the verb?' (e.g., 'Where does she work?').

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb (e.g., 'I do not like coffee').