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 regular verbs, use the base form of the verb. For third person singular, add 's' or 'es'. Example: 'I work', 'He works'.

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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It is used for actions that are habitual, facts, and general truths. Example: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to go'?

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The third person singular form is 'goes'.

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense?

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The negative form is created using 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the base form of the verb. Example: 'I do not (don't) like coffee.'

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How do you form questions in the simple present tense?

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Questions are formed by using 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence. Example: 'Do you like pizza?' or 'Does she play tennis?'

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

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The simple present form is 'is'. Example: 'He is a student.'

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

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The simple present form is 'have'. Example: 'They have a car.'

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What is the difference between 'do' and 'does' in simple present tense?

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'Do' is used with I, you, we, and they. 'Does' is used with he, she, and it.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the simple present tense.

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Example: 'She reads a book every night.'