Present Simple Tense

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What is the Present Simple Tense?

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The Present Simple Tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

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How do you form the Present Simple Tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, use the base form of the verb. For example, 'I play', 'You eat'.

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What is the Present Simple Tense form for he/she/it?

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

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What is the negative form of the Present Simple Tense for 'I' and 'you'?

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

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What is the negative form of the Present Simple 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'.

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How do you ask a question in the Present Simple 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?'.

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What is an example of a sentence in the Present Simple Tense?

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'They go to school every day.'

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What is the difference between 'do' and 'does' in Present Simple Tense?

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'Do' is used with I, you, we, and they. 'Does' is used with he, she, and it.

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What is the Present Simple Tense used for?

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It is used for routines, facts, and permanent situations.

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How do you express a negative action in Present Simple Tense?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the verb. For example, 'I do not like broccoli'.