simple present

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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 third-person singular, add 's' or 'es'.

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What is the simple present form of 'to be' for 'I'?

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The simple present form of 'to be' for 'I' is 'am'.

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

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

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

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

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What is the simple present form of 'to study' for 'he'?

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The simple present form of 'to study' for 'he' is 'studies'.

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

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The simple present form of 'to play' for 'she' is 'plays'.

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How do you form a negative sentence in the simple present tense?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb.

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

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Start with 'do' or 'does', followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

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What is the simple present form of 'to go' for 'Mark'?

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The simple present form of 'to go' for 'Mark' is 'goes'.