Present simple - Practice

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What is the present simple tense?

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The present simple tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

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

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For most verbs, use the base form of the verb. For he, she, and it, add 's' or 'es' to the base form.

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

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The present simple form of 'to be' is 'am' for I, and 'are' for you, we, and they.

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What is the present simple form of 'to be' for he, she, and it?

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The present simple form of 'to be' is 'is' for he, she, and it.

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How do you make a negative sentence in the present simple?

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Use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the base form of the verb.

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What is the question form of the present simple tense?

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In questions, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning, followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

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Give an example of a present simple affirmative sentence.

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I eat breakfast every morning.

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Give an example of a present simple negative sentence.

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She does not like spinach.

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Give an example of a present simple question.

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Do you play soccer?

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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.