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 he, she, and it, add 's' or 'es' to the base form.

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What is the simple present form of 'to do' for he, she, it?

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The simple present form is 'does'.

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What is the simple present form of 'to do' for I, you, we, they?

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The simple present form is 'do'.

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How do you form negative sentences 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 simple present form of 'to watch' for they?

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The simple present form is 'watch'.

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What is the simple present form of 'to wake up' for he?

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The simple present form is 'wakes up'.

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What is the simple present form of 'to go' for we?

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The simple present form is 'go'.

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

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The simple present form is 'visits'.

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When do we use the simple present tense?

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We use the simple present tense to talk about routines, facts, and repeated actions.