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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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How do you form the simple present tense for regular verbs?

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

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What is the difference between 'there is' and 'there are'?

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'There is' is used for singular nouns, while 'there are' is used for plural nouns.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'there is'.

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There is a book on the table.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'there are'.

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There are three apples in the basket.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership and replaces a noun. Examples include 'his', 'her', 'my', 'our'.

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How do you use possessive pronouns in a sentence?

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Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership, e.g., 'This is my book.' or 'That is her car.'

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What is the structure of a simple present tense question?

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The structure is: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb? For example, 'Do you like pizza?'

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What is the difference between 'watch' and 'watches'?

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'Watch' is the base form of the verb, while 'watches' is the third person singular form used in the simple present tense.

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

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In the simple present tense, the verb must agree with the subject in number and person.