Questions: 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 a question in the Simple Present tense?

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To form a question in the Simple Present tense, use the auxiliary verb 'do' or 'does' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb. For example, 'Do you like coffee?' or 'Does she speak English?'

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What is the structure of a positive sentence in the Simple Present tense?

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The structure is: Subject + base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular). For example, 'He plays soccer.'

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the Simple Present tense?

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The structure is: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb. For example, 'She does not like tea.'

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What is the difference between 'do' and 'does'?

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

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How do you ask about someone's age in the Simple Present tense?

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You can ask, 'How old are you?' This is the correct structure for inquiring about age.

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What is the correct question form for 'He wants coffee'?

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The correct question form is 'What does he want to drink?'

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How do you inquire about someone's name in the Simple Present tense?

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You can ask, 'What is your name?' This is the standard way to ask for someone's name.

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What is the correct question form for 'She speaks Spanish'?

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The correct question form is 'Does she speak Spanish?'

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How do you ask about possession in the Simple Present tense?

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You can ask, 'Whose books are these?' This is the correct structure for asking about possession.