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, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

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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 of the verb for all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'he plays', 'she watches').

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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' or 'es' 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 an example of a present simple question?

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'Do you like pizza?'

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What is an example of a present simple negative sentence?

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'They do not go to school on Sundays.'

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How do you ask about someone's age in the present simple?

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You ask: 'How old are you?'

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What is the difference between 'do' and 'does'?

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'Do' is used with I, you, we, they; 'does' is used with he, she, it.