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, use the base form of the verb. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es'.

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to go' for 'he/she/it'?

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goes

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to study' for 'I/you/we/they'?

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study

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to watch' for 'I/you/we/they'?

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watch

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to cry' for 'he/she/it'?

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cries

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When do we use the simple present tense?

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We use it to express regular actions, routines, and facts.

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to begin' for 'he/she/it'?

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begins

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What is the difference between 'go' and 'goes'?

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'Go' is used with I, you, we, they; 'goes' is used with he, she, it.

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How do you negate a simple present tense sentence?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb.