simple present tense

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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, the simple present tense is formed by using the base form of the verb. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es'.

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to work' for 'I/You/We/They'?

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work

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to work' for 'He/She/It'?

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works

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Complete the sentence: 'Lisa always __________ to school.'

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walks

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Complete the sentence: 'My dog _____ on the door to be let outside.'

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scratches

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Complete the sentence: 'The sky often ______ pink as night becomes day.'

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turns

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What do you add to the verb 'to wash' for third-person singular?

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You add 'es' to make it 'washes'.

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'He/She/It'?

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He/She/It does not (doesn't) + base form of the verb.

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How do you form questions in the simple present tense?

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