Present Tense Verbs

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What is a present tense verb?

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A present tense verb describes an action that is currently happening or a state that is currently true.

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How do you form the present tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, the present tense is formed by using the base form of the verb. For example, 'to walk' becomes 'walk'.

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When do you add 's' or 'es' to a verb in the present tense?

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You add 's' or 'es' to the base form of a verb when the subject is third person singular (he, she, it). For example, 'He walks'.

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What is the present tense form of 'to eat' for 'I'?

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The present tense form is 'eat'. For example, 'I eat lunch at noon.'

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

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The present tense form is 'goes'. For example, 'She goes to school every day.'

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

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The present tense form is 'play'. For example, 'They play soccer on weekends.'

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What is the present tense form of 'to read' for 'he'?

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The present tense form is 'reads'. For example, 'He reads a book every night.'

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What is the present tense form of 'to watch' for 'the kids'?

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The present tense form is 'watch'. For example, 'The kids watch cartoons in the morning.'

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What is the present tense form of 'to dance' for 'Johanna and her husband'?

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The present tense form is 'dance'. For example, 'Johanna and her husband dance at the party.'

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What is the present tense form of 'to enjoy' for 'the girl scouts'?

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The present tense form is 'enjoy'. For example, 'The girl scouts enjoy their trip to the park.'