Present simple

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What is the present simple tense?

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The present simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

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

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For regular verbs, use the base form for all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'he plays').

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What is the structure of a positive sentence in the present simple?

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Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' for third person singular). Example: 'She plays soccer.'

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the present simple?

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Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb. Example: 'He does not like ice cream.'

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What is the structure of a question in the present simple?

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Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb? Example: 'Do you play basketball?'

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When do we use 'do' and 'does' in questions?

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Use 'do' for I, you, we, they and 'does' for he, she, it.

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What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to go'?

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The third person singular form is 'goes'.

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How do you make a negative sentence with 'he'?

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Use 'does not' + base form of the verb. Example: 'He does not play tennis.'

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What is an example of a present simple statement?

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'They eat breakfast at 7 AM every day.'

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How do you ask if someone plays a sport using present simple?

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You can ask: 'Do you play soccer?'