simple present tense

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

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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 of the verb. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es' (e.g., he runs, she watches).

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

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The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'he' is 'is'.

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'I'?

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The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'I' is 'am'.

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

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The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'they' is 'are'.

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When do we use the simple present tense?

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We use the simple present tense to express routines, facts, and repeated actions.

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'he'?

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The negative form is 'he does not (doesn't) live'.

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What is the question form of the simple present tense for 'you'?

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The question form is 'Do you work?'.

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How do you form questions in the simple present tense?

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Use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the question, followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

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

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The simple present tense form of 'to have' for 'she' is 'has'.