Present Simple

Front

What is the Present Simple tense used for?

Back

The Present Simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

How do you form the Present Simple tense for regular verbs?

Back

For regular verbs, use the base form for all subjects except third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'he runs').

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the structure of a negative sentence in Present Simple?

Back

The structure is: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb (e.g., 'I do not like').

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Front

How do you form questions in Present Simple?

Back

To form questions, invert the subject and auxiliary verb: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

'Do' is used with I, you, we, they; 'does' is used with he, she, it.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'always' in Present Simple.

Back

She always goes to the gym in the morning.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the meaning of 'hardly ever' in the context of frequency adverbs?

Back

'Hardly ever' means almost never; it indicates a very low frequency.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

How do you express a routine action in Present Simple?

Back

Use the base form of the verb to describe actions that happen regularly (e.g., 'I eat breakfast at 7 AM').

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

The third person singular form is 'goes' (e.g., 'He goes to school').

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the Present Simple form of 'to be' for 'she'?

Back

The Present Simple form is 'is' (e.g., 'She is a teacher').

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B