Simple present

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to describe actions that are habitual, general truths, or facts.

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

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For most verbs, use the base form for 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' and add 's' or 'es' for 'he', 'she', 'it'.

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Complete the sentence: She _________ (play) soccer.

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plays

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Complete the sentence: They _________ (like) ice cream.

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like

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Complete the sentence: He _________ (go) to school every day.

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goes

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense?

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To make a negative sentence in the simple present, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb.

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Complete the sentence: I _________ (not like) broccoli.

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do not like

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Complete the sentence: She _________ (not eat) meat.

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does not eat

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What is the question form of the simple present tense?

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To form a question in the simple present, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence.

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Complete the question: _________ he (play) basketball?

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Does he play