ESL I - Unit 7 Flashcard (Present Tense)

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What is the present tense used for?

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The present tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions.

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How do you form the present simple tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, the present simple tense is formed by using the base form of the verb. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es' (e.g., he watches).

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What is the third-person singular form of 'to watch'?

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The third-person singular form of 'to watch' is 'watches'.

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What is the base form of the verb 'to listen'?

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The base form of the verb 'to listen' is 'listen'.

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How do you negate a verb in the present simple for third-person singular?

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Use 'does not' or 'doesn't' followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., he doesn't listen).

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Rhuan usually ______________ (watch) shows on Netflix'?

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The correct form is 'watches'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'My students often ______________ (listen) to music'?

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The correct form is 'listen'.

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How do you form a negative sentence in the present simple for plural subjects?

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Use 'do not' or 'don't' followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., they don't buy).

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'He ___________ his homework'?

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The correct form is 'doesn't do'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Rara ______________ every Monday'?

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The correct form is 'goes shopping'.