Simple Present Tense (Basic ESL)

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

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

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For most verbs, add 's' or 'es' to the base form for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to be' for 'he'?

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The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'he' is 'is'.

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to be' for 'I'?

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The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'I' is 'am'.

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to be' for 'they'?

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The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'they' is 'are'.

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What is the negative form of 'he works'?

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The negative form is 'he does not work' or 'he doesn't work'.

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What is the question form of 'she plays'?

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The question form is 'Does she play?'.

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What is the contraction for 'do not'?

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The contraction for 'do not' is 'don't'.

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What is the contraction for 'does not'?

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The contraction for 'does not' is 'doesn't'.

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When do we use the simple present tense?

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We use the simple present tense to express routines, facts, and general truths.