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 happening now or regularly.

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How do you form the present tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, add 's' or 'es' to the base form for he, she, or it.

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What is the present tense form of 'to watch' for he/she/it?

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watches

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What is the present tense form of 'to swim' for he/she/it?

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swims

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What do you add to a verb that ends in 'y' after a consonant to make it present tense?

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Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' (e.g., 'cry' becomes 'cries').

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

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is speaking

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

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love

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

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goes

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What is the present tense form of 'to play' for I/you/we/they?

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play

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What is the present tense form of 'to do' for he/she/it?

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does