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 most verbs, use the base form for I, you, we, they, and add 's' or 'es' for he, she, it.

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What is the Simple Present form of the verb 'to like' for 'I'?

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I like.

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What is the Simple Present form of the verb 'to like' for 'he'?

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He likes.

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What is the negative form of the Simple Present tense for 'I'?

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I do not (don't) + base form of the verb (e.g., I don't like).

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What is the question form of the Simple Present tense for 'you'?

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Do you + base form of the verb? (e.g., Do you like?)

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What is the Simple Present form of the verb 'to write' for 'we'?

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We write.

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What is the Simple Present form of the verb 'to carry' for 'she'?

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She carries.

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What is the Simple Present form of the verb 'to brush' for 'you'?

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You brush.

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What is the third person singular rule in the Simple Present tense?

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In the Simple Present tense, add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb for he, she, and it.