Simple Present Negation

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

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How do you form a negative sentence in the simple present tense for 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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Use 'doesn't' + base form of the verb. Example: She doesn't like ice cream.

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How do you form a negative sentence in the simple present tense for 'I', 'you', 'we', or 'they'?

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Use 'don't' + base form of the verb. Example: They don't play soccer.

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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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What is the contraction for 'do not'?

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

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Provide an example of a negative sentence using 'he'.

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He doesn't go to the gym.

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Provide an example of a negative sentence using 'we'.

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We don't watch television.

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule in simple present tense?

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For 'he', 'she', and 'it', add 's' or 'es' to the verb in affirmative sentences; in negative sentences, use 'doesn't'.

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What is the difference between 'don't' and 'doesn't'?

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'Don't' is used with I, you, we, and they; 'doesn't' is used with he, she, and it.

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How do you negate a verb in the simple present tense?

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Add 'don't' or 'doesn't' before the base form of the verb.