Present simple

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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 for 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' and add 's' or 'es' for 'he', 'she', 'it'. Example: 'I play', 'He plays'.

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What is the negative form of the present simple for 'he', 'she', 'it'?

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The negative form is created by using 'does not' (doesn't) + base form of the verb. Example: 'He does not (doesn't) play'.

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What is the negative form of the present simple for 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they'?

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The negative form is created by using 'do not' (don't) + base form of the verb. Example: 'I do not (don't) play'.

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When do we use 'does' in present simple questions?

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We use 'does' for 'he', 'she', 'it' in present simple questions. Example: 'Does he play football?'

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When do we use 'do' in present simple questions?

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We use 'do' for 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' in present simple questions. Example: 'Do you play football?'

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What is the structure of a present simple affirmative sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for 'he', 'she', 'it'). Example: 'She reads a book.'

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What is the structure of a present simple negative sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb. Example: 'They do not (don't) like ice cream.'

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What is the structure of a present simple question?

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The structure is: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb? Example: 'Do you like pizza?'

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Give an example of a present simple sentence with 'he'.

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He plays soccer every Saturday.