Simple present tense

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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 third-person singular, add 's' or 'es'.

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to play' for he/she/it?

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plays

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to walk' for I/you/we/they?

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walk

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What is the simple present tense form of 'to eat' for he/she/it?

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eats

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When do we use the simple present tense?

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We use it for routines, facts, and repeated actions.

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What is the third-person singular form of 'to go'?

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goes

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Fill in the blank: The dog _____ (bark) at strangers.

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barks

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Fill in the blank: They _____ (play) soccer every Saturday.

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play

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What is the negative form of 'he plays'?

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he does not play (or he doesn't play)