Brainy 5 - Unit 4 (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 negative in present simple for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?

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Use 'does not' or 'doesn't' followed by the base form of the verb. Example: 'He does not play.'

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How do you form the negative in present simple for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'?

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Use 'do not' or 'don't' followed by the base form of the verb. Example: 'They do not eat.'

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

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Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for he, she, it). Example: 'She plays soccer.'

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What is the structure of a question in present simple?

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Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb? Example: 'Do you like ice cream?' or 'Does he play football?'

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When do we use 'always' in present simple?

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We use 'always' to describe actions that happen all the time. Example: 'I always brush my teeth in the morning.'

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When do we use 'never' in present simple?

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We use 'never' to describe actions that do not happen at any time. Example: 'I never eat breakfast.'

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What does 'hardly ever' mean?

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'Hardly ever' means almost never. Example: 'I hardly ever watch TV.'

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What is the difference between 'doesn't' and 'don't'?

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'Doesn't' is used with he, she, it. 'Don't' is used with I, you, we, they.

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How do you express a general truth in present simple?

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Use the present simple tense to state facts. Example: 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.'