Present Simple Flashcard

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What is the present simple tense?

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

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How do you form the negative in the present simple tense?

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To form the negative in the present simple tense, use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the base form of the verb. For example, 'She does not (doesn't) play the piano.'

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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 the verb 'play' is 'plays'. For example, 'He plays soccer.'

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What is the correct form of 'to be' for 'I'?

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The correct form of 'to be' for 'I' is 'am'. For example, 'I am a student.'

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

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To ask a question in the present simple tense, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence. For example, 'Do you like ice cream?' or 'Does she play tennis?'

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What is the present simple form of 'to have' for 'he'?

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The present simple form of 'to have' for 'he' is 'has'. For example, 'He has a dog.'

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

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

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How do you form the question 'What he like?' correctly?

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The correct form is 'What does he like?'. Use 'does' for third person singular questions.

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What is the negative form of 'They are swimming'?

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The negative form is 'They are not swimming' or 'They aren't swimming'.

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What is the present simple form of 'to go' for 'we'?

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The present simple form of 'to go' for 'we' is 'go'. For example, 'We go to school every day.'