Simple Present

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What is the Simple Present tense?

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The Simple Present 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 the third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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How do you form the Simple Present tense for regular 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 form of the verb 'to go' for he/she/it?

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The Simple Present form is 'goes'.

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

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The Simple Present form is 'have'.

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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, habits, and facts that are always true.

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What is the negative form of the Simple Present tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'do not' (or 'does not' for he, she, it) before the base verb.

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How do you ask a question in the Simple Present tense?

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To ask a question, invert the subject and the auxiliary verb 'do' or 'does' before the subject.

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

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The Simple Present form is 'eat'.

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What is the Simple Present form of the verb 'to play' for he/she/it?

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The Simple Present form is 'plays'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using the Simple Present tense.

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She studies every night.