Present Simple

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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 for the third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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How do you form a negative sentence in Present Simple?

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To form a negative sentence in Present Simple, use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the base form of the verb. For example, 'He does not play football.'

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What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to play'?

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The third person singular form of 'to play' is 'plays'. For example, 'She plays tennis every Saturday.'

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How do you ask a question in Present Simple?

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To ask a question in Present Simple, invert the subject and the auxiliary verb 'do' or 'does'. For example, 'Do you like ice cream?' or 'Does he play guitar?'

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What is the rule for adding 's' or 'es' in Present Simple?

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For most verbs, add 's' for the third person singular (he, she, it). For verbs ending in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', or 'sh', add 'es'. For example, 'watches', 'fixes'.

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What is an example of a general truth in Present Simple?

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An example of a general truth is 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.' This statement is always true.

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

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Use 'do' with I, you, we, and they. Use 'does' with he, she, and it. For example, 'I do my homework.' and 'She does her homework.'

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What is the negative form of 'He plays football'?

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The negative form is 'He does not play football.'

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What is the Present Simple form of 'to cry' for the baby?

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The Present Simple form is 'cries' for the baby. For example, 'The baby cries every night.'

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How do you express a habitual action in Present Simple?

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To express a habitual action, use the base form of the verb. For example, 'I go to school every day.'