Simple Present Sentences

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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 form of 'to be' for 'I'?

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'I am' is the simple present form of 'to be' for the first person singular.

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What is the simple present form of 'to be' for 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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'He is', 'She is', and 'It is' are the simple present forms of 'to be' for third person singular.

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What is the negative form of 'I am'?

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'I am not' is the negative form of 'I am'.

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How do you form the negative in simple present for most verbs?

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Use 'do not' (don't) for I, you, we, they and 'does not' (doesn't) for he, she, it.

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What is the simple present form of 'to have' for 'he'?

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'He has' is the simple present form of 'to have' for third person singular.

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What is the simple present form of 'to have' for 'I'?

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'I have' is the simple present form of 'to have' for the first person singular.

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What is the simple present form of 'to play' for 'they'?

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'They play' is the simple present form of 'to play' for plural subjects.

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What is the simple present form of 'to go' for 'she'?

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'She goes' is the simple present form of 'to go' for third person singular.