Simple Present Verb Conjugations

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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 example, 'I play', 'You play', 'They play'.

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How do you form the simple present tense for he, she, and it?

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Add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb. For example, 'He plays', 'She watches', 'It goes'.

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What is the simple present form of the verb 'to go' for he, she, it?

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The simple present form is 'goes'.

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What is the simple present form of the verb 'to eat' for I, you, we, they?

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The simple present form is 'eat'.

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What is the simple present form of the verb 'to buy' for he, she, it?

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The simple present form is 'buys'.

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What is the simple present form of the verb 'to write' for I, you, we, they?

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The simple present form is 'write'.

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What is the simple present form of the verb 'to walk' for he, she, it?

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The simple present form is 'walks'.

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What is the difference between 'eat' and 'eats'?

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'Eat' is used with I, you, we, they. 'Eats' is used with he, she, it.

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What is the rule for adding 'es' to verbs?

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Add 'es' to verbs ending in 's', 'x', 'z', 'sh', or 'ch'. For example, 'watches', 'fixes'.