Present Tense Verbs

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What is a present tense verb?

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A present tense verb describes an action that is happening now or regularly.

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How do you form the present tense for most verbs?

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

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

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dresses

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

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swims

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Fill in the blank: The girl scouts ___________ their visit at Manila Ocean Park. (enjoy)

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enjoy

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

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reads

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What do you add to a verb ending in 'y' after a consonant to form the present tense?

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Change 'y' to 'ies' (e.g., 'cry' becomes 'cries').

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

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play

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Fill in the blank: The dog ___________ in the yard. (bark)

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barks

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

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go