Simple Present tense

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What is the Simple Present tense?

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The Simple Present tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

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How do you form the Simple Present tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, add 's' or 'es' to the base form for third person singular (he, she, it). For example, 'he writes'.

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What is the Simple Present tense form of 'to be' for 'I'?

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'I am' is the Simple Present tense form of 'to be' for 'I'.

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What is the Simple Present tense form of 'to be' for 'he/she/it'?

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'He is', 'She is', 'It is' are the Simple Present tense forms of 'to be' for third person singular.

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What is the negative form of 'I am a student'?

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'I am not a student' is the negative form.

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How do you ask a question in the Simple Present tense?

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To ask a question, invert the subject and the auxiliary verb. For example, 'Do you like math?' or 'Is she a singer?'

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What is the Simple Present tense form of 'to like' for 'he'?

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'He likes' is the Simple Present tense form of 'to like' for 'he'.

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What is the Simple Present tense form of 'to do' for 'they'?

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'They do' is the Simple Present tense form of 'to do' for 'they'.

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What is the question form of 'they play soccer'?

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'Do they play soccer?' is the question form.

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What is the Simple Present tense form of 'to have' for 'she'?

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'She has' is the Simple Present tense form of 'to have' for 'she'.