PRESENT SIMPLE

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What is the Present Simple tense?

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The Present Simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts. It is formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects except the third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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How do you form negative sentences in Present Simple?

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To form negative sentences in Present Simple, use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the base form of the verb. For example: 'I do not play' or 'He does not play'.

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

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The structure is: Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular). For example: 'She studies every day.'

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When do you use 'does' in Present Simple?

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Use 'does' for third person singular subjects (he, she, it) in questions and negative sentences. For example: 'Does he play football?' or 'She does not like coffee.'

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

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The third person singular form of 'to cry' is 'cries'. For example: 'The baby cries every night.'

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How do you ask a question in Present Simple?

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To ask a question in Present Simple, invert the subject and the auxiliary verb 'do' or 'does'. For example: 'Do you study English?' or 'Does she work here?'.

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What is the difference between 'do' and 'does'?

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'Do' is used with I, you, we, and they. 'Does' is used with he, she, and it. For example: 'I do my homework' vs. 'He does his homework'.

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What is the affirmative form of 'to run' for the third person singular?

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The affirmative form of 'to run' for the third person singular is 'runs'. For example: 'The dog runs in the park every afternoon.'

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How do you express a habitual action in Present Simple?

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To express a habitual action, use the base form of the verb. For example: 'I study every Saturday.'

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What is the negative form of 'to play' in Present Simple?

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The negative form of 'to play' is 'do not play' or 'does not play'. For example: 'I do not play computer games at work.'