Simple Present statements / questions

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

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How do you form a simple present statement for he/she/it?

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For he, she, or it, add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb (e.g., 'He plays', 'She watches').

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What is the structure of a simple present question?

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The structure is: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb? (e.g., 'Do you play?', 'Does she play?').

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What is the negative form of a simple present statement?

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The negative form is created by adding 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb (e.g., 'I do not play', 'He does not play').

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

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'Do' is used with I, you, we, they; 'does' is used with he, she, it.

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Provide an example of a simple present statement.

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She reads a book every night.

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How do you answer a simple present question affirmatively?

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Use 'Yes' followed by the subject and the correct form of the verb (e.g., 'Yes, she does').

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How do you answer a simple present question negatively?

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Use 'No' followed by the subject and 'do not' or 'does not' (e.g., 'No, she does not').

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What is the simple present form of the verb 'to be'?

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The simple present forms are: I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, they are.

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What is an example of a simple present question with 'do'?

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Do you like ice cream?