Simple Present (Verb 1)

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What is the Simple Present tense?

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The Simple Present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts. 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 Simple Present tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, use the base form of the verb. For third person singular, add 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'he runs', 'she watches').

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What is the structure of a Simple Present affirmative sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular). Example: 'She plays tennis.'

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What is the structure of a Simple Present negative sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb. Example: 'He does not like ice cream.'

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What is the structure of a Simple Present question?

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The structure is: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb? Example: 'Do you play soccer?'

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When do you use 'do' and 'does' in Simple Present?

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Use 'do' with I, you, we, they and 'does' with he, she, it.

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What is an example of a Simple Present sentence with a third person singular subject?

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Example: 'She loves chocolate.'

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What is an example of a Simple Present sentence with a plural subject?

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Example: 'They enjoy hiking.'

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What is the difference between 'like' and 'likes' in Simple Present?

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'Like' is used with I, you, we, they. 'Likes' is used with he, she, it.

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What is the Simple Present tense used for?

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It is used for routines, habits, and facts that are always true.