present simple

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What is the present simple tense?

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

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How do you form the present simple for most verbs?

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For most verbs, use the base form of the verb. For third person singular (he, she, it), add 's' or 'es'.

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What is the present simple form of 'to work' for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'?

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'I work', 'you work', 'we work', 'they work'.

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What is the present simple form of 'to work' for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?

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'He works', 'she works', 'it works'.

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What is the present simple form of 'to like' for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'?

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'I like', 'you like', 'we like', 'they like'.

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What is the present simple form of 'to like' for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?

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'He likes', 'she likes', 'it likes'.

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When do we use the present simple tense?

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We use the present simple tense to talk about routines, facts, and things that are always true.

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What is the negative form of 'I work'?

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'I do not work' or 'I don't work'.

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How do you ask a question in the present simple?

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Use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the question. For example, 'Do you work?' or 'Does he work?'.

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

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'He gets'.