PRESENT SIMPLE

Front

What is the Present Simple tense?

Back

The Present Simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts. 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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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you form negative sentences in Present Simple?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the structure of a positive sentence in Present Simple?

Back

The structure is: Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular). For example: 'She studies every day.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

When do you use 'does' in Present Simple?

Back

Use 'does' for third person singular subjects (he, she, it) in questions and negative sentences. For example: 'Does he play football?' or 'She does not like coffee.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

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

Back

The third person singular form of 'to cry' is 'cries'. For example: 'The baby cries every night.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you ask a question in Present Simple?

Back

To ask a question in Present Simple, invert the subject and the auxiliary verb 'do' or 'does'. For example: 'Do you study English?' or 'Does she work here?'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the difference between 'do' and 'does'?

Back

'Do' is used with I, you, we, and they. 'Does' is used with he, she, and it. For example: 'I do my homework' vs. 'He does his homework'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the affirmative form of 'to run' for the third person singular?

Back

The affirmative form of 'to run' for the third person singular is 'runs'. For example: 'The dog runs in the park every afternoon.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you express a habitual action in Present Simple?

Back

To express a habitual action, use the base form of the verb. For example: 'I study every Saturday.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the negative form of 'to play' in Present Simple?

Back

The negative form of 'to play' is 'do not play' or 'does not play'. For example: 'I do not play computer games at work.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D