The 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).

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to like' for 'he'?

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He likes.

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'she' with the verb 'to play'?

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She doesn't play.

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How do you express a general truth in the simple present tense?

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Use the base form of the verb. Example: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to love' for 'everyone'?

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Everyone loves.

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to work' for 'my washing machine'?

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My washing machine works.

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How do you form a question in the simple present tense?

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Use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning. Example: Does she play tennis?

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to come' for 'my friend'?

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My friend comes.

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What is the simple present tense form of the verb 'to teach' for 'my friend'?

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My friend teaches.