Present Simple 3rd person singular

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What is the Present Simple tense?

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The Present Simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts. It is formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects except for the third person singular, which adds an 's' or 'es'.

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How do you form the Present Simple for the third person singular?

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For the third person singular (he, she, it), add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb. Example: 'He works', 'She watches'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'He (send) _ emails to his boss.'?

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sends

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What is the negative form of the Present Simple for the third person singular?

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The negative form is created by using 'does not' (or 'doesn't') followed by the base form of the verb. Example: 'He doesn't play'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'John (have) _ a dog.'?

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has

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What is the correct question form in Present Simple for the third person singular?

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Use 'Does' followed by the base form of the verb. Example: 'Does he play?'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Carol _ milk?'?

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Does drink

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What is the rule for adding 'es' to verbs in the Present Simple?

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Add 'es' to verbs ending in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', 'sh'. Example: 'watches', 'fixes'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'He _ his bike.'?

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doesn't wash

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What is the difference between 'works' and 'work'?

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'Works' is the third person singular form of the verb 'work', while 'work' is the base form used for all other subjects.