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, general truths, and repeated actions.

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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 example, 'I play' or 'They work'.

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What is the simple present 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' or 'She watches'.

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What is the simple present tense of 'to have' for 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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The simple present tense of 'to have' is 'has'.

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

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The simple present tense of 'to be' for 'I' is 'am'.

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What is the simple present tense of 'to be' for 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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The simple present tense of 'to be' for 'he', 'she', or 'it' is 'is'.

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What is the simple present tense of 'to be' for 'we', 'you', or 'they'?

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The simple present tense of 'to be' for 'we', 'you', or 'they' is 'are'.

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What do you add to the verb 'to go' for 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

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You add 'es' to make it 'goes'.

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense?

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

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How do you ask a question in the simple present 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?' or 'Does she play?'.