Simple Present Tense (Basic ESL)

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What is the Simple Present Tense?

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The Simple Present Tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

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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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What is the Simple Present Tense form of 'to listen' for he/she/it?

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listens

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What is the negative form of 'I do not like'?

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I don't like.

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How do you ask a yes/no question in the Simple Present Tense?

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Use 'Do' or 'Does' at the beginning of the question.

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What is the Simple Present Tense form of 'to study' for I/you/we/they?

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study

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What is the negative form of 'he does not want'?

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He doesn't want.

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What is the Simple Present Tense form of 'to want' for they?

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want

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How do you express a habit in the Simple Present Tense?

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Use the base form of the verb, e.g., 'I play soccer every Saturday.'

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What is the Simple Present Tense form of 'to go' for he/she/it?

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goes