Simple Present

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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'.

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

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

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What is the simple present form of 'to be' for 'he/she/it'?

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'He is', 'She is', 'It is' are the simple present forms of 'to be' for third-person singular.

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How do you make a negative sentence in the simple present tense?

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Use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the base form of the verb.

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What is the question form for the simple present tense?

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In questions, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning, followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

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When do you use 'does' instead of 'do'?

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'Does' is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), while 'do' is used with I, you, we, and they.

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

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'They play' is the simple present form of 'to play' for 'they'.

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What is the simple present form of 'to visit' for 'Deborah and I'?

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'Deborah and I visit' is the simple present form of 'to visit' for 'we'.

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How do you ask about someone's best friend in the simple present?

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Use 'Who is your best friend?' to ask about someone's best friend.