Simple present esl

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

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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 negative form of the simple present tense for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'?

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Use 'do not' or 'don't' before the base form of the verb. For example, 'I do not play' or 'They don't walk.'

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?

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Use 'does not' or 'doesn't' before the base form of the verb. For example, 'He does not play' or 'She doesn't walk.'

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What is the question form of the simple present tense for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'?

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Start with 'do' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb. For example, 'Do you play?' or 'Do they walk?'.

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What is the question form of the simple present tense for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?

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Start with 'does' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb. For example, 'Does he play?' or 'Does she walk?'.

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What is an example of a verb that takes 'es' in the simple present tense?

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The verb 'go' takes 'es' in the simple present tense: 'He goes to school.'

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What is an example of a verb that does not take 's' or 'es' in the simple present tense?

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The verb 'play' does not take 's' or 'es': 'They play soccer.'

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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It is used to express routines, habits, and facts.