Present Simple Tense Basics

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What is the basic structure of a present simple tense sentence?
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Subject + base verb (+ -s/es for he, she, it).
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How do you form negative sentences in the present simple tense?
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Use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the base verb.
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When is the present simple tense generally used?
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It is used for habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
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What is an example of a habitual action in the present simple?
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"He eats breakfast at 7 a.m. every day."
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Name an example of a general truth using present simple.
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"The Sun rises in the east."
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How is the present simple tense used in questions?
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Place 'do' or 'does' before the subject and the base verb follows.
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Provide an example of a question in the present simple tense.
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"Do you like ice cream?"
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Why does the third person singular form of verbs change in the present simple?
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In English, verbs add -s or -es for he, she, it to indicate singular form.
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Can the present simple tense describe future events?
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Yes, for scheduled events like timetables.
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How do you make questions with the verb 'to be' in present simple?
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Invert the subject and 'to be' verb; e.g., "Are you ready?"
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What is an example of a sentence using present simple for a fixed arrangement?
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"The train leaves at 9 AM."
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Give an example of a present simple sentence with a third person singular subject.
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"She walks to school every day."
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How does the present simple tense deal with non-action verbs?
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Non-action verbs like "believe" or "know" stay the same in the present simple form.
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Why is the present simple tense used with adverbs of frequency?
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To describe how often activities occur, e.g., always, never, sometimes.
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What is an example of a negative sentence in the present simple tense with a third person singular subject?
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"He does not play soccer on Sundays."
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