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 a state that is currently true.

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Give an example of a present tense verb in a sentence.

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"She runs every morning."

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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 when the subject is third person singular (he, she, it).

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What is the present tense form of the verb 'to dance' for 'Anna'?

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The present tense form is 'dances'.

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What is the present tense form of the verb 'to teach' for 'Mrs. De Castro'?

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The present tense form is 'teaches'.

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What is the present tense form of the verb 'to look' for 'the child'?

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The present tense form is 'looks'.

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What is the present tense form of the verb 'to attend' for 'the pupils'?

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The present tense form is 'attend'.

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When do you use 'attend' instead of 'attends'?

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Use 'attend' when the subject is plural (e.g., 'the pupils').

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What is the difference between 'visit' and 'visits'?

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'Visit' is used with plural subjects or 'I/you/we', while 'visits' is used with third person singular subjects.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person or thing that performs the action of the verb.