Present Simple - Introduction

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'.

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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 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.

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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 wash'?

Back

The third person singular form of 'to wash' is 'washes'.

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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

Complete the sentence: Every morning my mother _____ at 6 o'clock.

Back

gets up.

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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

Which sentence is correct? 'He has reading a book.' or 'He reads a book.'?

Back

'He reads a book.' is correct.

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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).

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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

Give an example of a general truth in Present Simple.

Back

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

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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, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

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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 'I run to school'?

Back

I do not run to school.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Front

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

Back

'Do' is used with I, you, we, they; 'does' is used with he, she, it.

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CCSS.L.3.1A