Simple Present Beginners

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the simple present tense for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'?

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The structure is: Subject + don't + base form of the verb. Example: 'I don't play soccer.'

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the simple present tense for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?

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The structure is: Subject + doesn't + base form of the verb. Example: 'She doesn't play soccer.'

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How do you form a negative sentence in the simple present tense?

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To form a negative sentence in the simple present tense, use 'do not' (don't) for 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' and 'does not' (doesn't) for 'he', 'she', 'it'.

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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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Provide an example of a negative sentence using 'they' in the simple present tense.

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They don't play soccer.

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Provide an example of a negative sentence using 'she' in the simple present tense.

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She doesn't watch T.V.

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What is the difference between 'don't' and 'doesn't'?

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'Don't' is used with 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they', while 'doesn't' is used with 'he', 'she', and 'it'.

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How do you negate the verb 'to play' in the simple present tense for 'I'?

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I don't play.

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How do you negate the verb 'to watch' in the simple present tense for 'he'?

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He doesn't watch.

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What is the negative form of 'you play soccer' in the simple present tense?

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You don't play soccer.