Present Simple - Introduction
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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 for the third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you form a negative sentence in Present Simple?
Back
To form a negative sentence in Present Simple, use 'do not' (or 'don't') for I, you, we, they, and 'does not' (or 'doesn't') for he, she, it, followed by the base form of the verb.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to wash'?
Back
The third person singular form of 'to wash' is 'washes'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Complete the sentence: Every morning my mother _____ at 6 o'clock.
Back
gets up.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which sentence is correct? 'He has reading a book.' or 'He reads a book.'?
Back
'He reads a book.' is correct.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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).
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a general truth in Present Simple.
Back
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
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