Present Simple rules S, ES, IES

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What is the Present Simple tense?

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The Present Simple 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.

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How do you form the Present Simple for third person singular?

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

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When do you add 's' to a verb in Present Simple?

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Add 's' to the base form of the verb when the subject is third person singular (he, she, it) and the verb does not end in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', 'sh', or a consonant + 'y'.

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When do you add 'es' to a verb in Present Simple?

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Add 'es' to the base form of the verb when the verb ends in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', or 'sh'.

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When do you change 'y' to 'ies' in Present Simple?

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Change 'y' to 'ies' when the verb ends in a consonant + 'y' and the subject is third person singular.

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What is the Present Simple form of 'to play' for 'Carla'?

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The Present Simple form is 'plays'.

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What is the Present Simple form of 'to eat' for 'Claudia'?

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The Present Simple form is 'eats'.

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What is the Present Simple form of 'to swim' for 'Carlos'?

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The Present Simple form is 'swims'.

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What is the Present Simple form of 'to sleep' for 'Rachel'?

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The Present Simple form is 'sleeps'.

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What is the Present Simple form of 'to fix' for 'Pedro'?

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The Present Simple form is 'fixes'.