Simple Present Flashcard

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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. 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 negative sentences in the Simple Present tense?

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To form negative sentences in the Simple Present tense, use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the base form of the verb. For example, 'I do not (don't) like apples.' or 'She does not (doesn't) play soccer.'

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What is the structure of a question in the Simple Present tense?

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The structure of a question in the Simple Present tense is: 'Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb + (rest of the sentence)?' For example, 'Do you play basketball?' or 'Does he read books?'

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When do you use 'do' and when do you use 'does'?

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'Do' is used with I, you, we, and they. 'Does' is used with he, she, and it. For example, 'Do they go to school?' and 'Does she like chocolate?'

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

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The third person singular form of the verb 'to wear' is 'wears'. For example, 'He wears a hat every day.'

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How do you ask about someone's daily activities in the Simple Present tense?

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To ask about someone's daily activities, use 'What' followed by 'does' and the subject, then the base form of the verb. For example, 'What does she do after school?'

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

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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 express frequency in the Simple Present tense?

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Frequency adverbs like 'always', 'usually', 'often', 'sometimes', and 'never' can be used in the Simple Present tense. For example, 'I always eat breakfast.'

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What is the negative form of 'I go to the gym'?

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The negative form is 'I do not (don't) go to the gym.'

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How do you form a question with 'Yahir' in the Simple Present tense?

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To form a question with 'Yahir', use 'Does Yahir' followed by the base form of the verb. For example, 'Does Yahir play soccer?'