Present simple tense

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What is the present simple tense?

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

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How do you form the present simple tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, use the base form of the verb. For example, 'I play', 'You eat'.

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What is the present simple tense form for 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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Add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb. For example, 'He plays', 'She watches'.

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What is the negative form of the present simple tense?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb. For example, 'I do not like', 'He does not play'.

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How do you ask a question in the present simple tense?

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Start with 'do' or 'does' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb. For example, 'Do you play?', 'Does she sing?'.

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What is the present simple tense of the verb 'to be'?

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The present simple tense of 'to be' is 'am', 'is', 'are'. For example, 'I am', 'He is', 'They are'.

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What is an example of a general truth in the present simple tense?

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Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

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

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The present simple tense of 'to have' is 'have' for I/you/we/they and 'has' for he/she/it.

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How do you express habits in the present simple tense?

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Use the base form of the verb. For example, 'I go to school every day'.

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What is the present simple tense of the verb 'to go'?

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The present simple tense is 'go' for I/you/we/they and 'goes' for he/she/it.