Simple Present Review

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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 make a sentence negative in the simple present tense?

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To make a sentence negative in the simple present tense, use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the main verb.

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When do you use 'does' in a question?

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Use 'does' when the subject is he, she, or it.

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When do you use 'do' in a question?

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Use 'do' when the subject is I, you, we, or they.

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How do you form a question in the simple present tense?

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Start with 'do' or 'does', followed by the subject and then the main verb.

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What is the correct form of the verb with 'does'?

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When using 'does', the main verb should be in its base form (no 's' or 'es').

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What is the correct form of the verb with 'do'?

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When using 'do', the main verb should also be in its base form.

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How do you ask about someone's origin in the simple present?

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Use 'Where does [subject] come from?' for he, she, or it, and 'Where do [subject] come from?' for I, you, we, or they.

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What is an example of a negative sentence in the simple present?

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'She does not like ice cream.' or 'They do not play soccer.'

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How do you change a statement to a question?

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Rearrange the sentence to start with 'do' or 'does', followed by the subject.