simple present tense

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What is the simple present tense?

Back

The simple present tense is a verb tense used to describe actions that are habitual, general truths, or facts. It is formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects except third-person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

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How do you form the simple present tense for most verbs?

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For most verbs, the simple present tense is formed using the base form of the verb. For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), add 's' or 'es' to the base form.

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

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

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The simple present tense form of 'to play' for he/she/it is 'plays'.

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CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

Front

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

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The simple present tense form of 'to walk' for I/you/we/they is 'walk'.

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

Front

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

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The simple present tense form of 'to catch' for I/you/we/they is 'catch'.

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CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

Front

What is the simple present tense form of 'to want' for Alex and Colin?

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The simple present tense form of 'to want' for Alex and Colin is 'want'.

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CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

Front

When do we use the simple present tense?

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We use the simple present tense to describe habits, routines, general truths, and facts.

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

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

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The third-person singular form of 'to swim' is 'swims'.

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

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What is the negative form of the simple present tense for 'to play'?

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The negative form of the simple present tense for 'to play' is 'does not play' or 'doesn't play'.

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CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

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

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To ask a question in the simple present tense, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence. For example, 'Do you play volleyball?' or 'Does she swim?'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E