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What is the correct formation of positive sentences in the present simple tense?
What is the correct formation of positive sentences in the present simple tense?
Which of the following is NOT a use of the present simple tense?
Which of the following is NOT a use of the present simple tense?
What is the correct spelling change for verbs ending in -o?
What is the correct spelling change for verbs ending in -o?
Which time expression is NOT commonly used with the present simple tense?
Which time expression is NOT commonly used with the present simple tense?
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What is the correct formation of questions in the present simple tense?
What is the correct formation of questions in the present simple tense?
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What is the correct spelling change for verbs ending in a consonant + -y?
What is the correct spelling change for verbs ending in a consonant + -y?
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Study Notes
Formation
- The present simple tense is formed using the base form of the verb:
- Positive sentences: Subject + Base form of the verb
- Negative sentences: Subject + does not/do not + Base form of the verb
- Questions: Does/Do + Subject + Base form of the verb
Uses
- To describe habits, routines, and general truths:
- I wake up at 7 am every day.
- The sun rises in the east.
- To express universal truths and facts:
- Water freezes at 0°C.
- The capital of France is Paris.
- To describe permanent situations:
- I live in New York.
- She is a doctor.
- To talk about schedules and timetables:
- The bus leaves at 5 pm.
- The shop opens at 9 am.
Time Expressions
- Common time expressions used with the present simple tense include:
- always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
- every day/week/month/year
- on Mondays, at 5 pm, in the morning
Spelling Changes
- Verbs ending in -o, -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, -z add -es:
- go -> goes
- watch -> watches
- Verbs ending in a consonant + -y change the -y to -ies:
- try -> tries
- study -> studies
Formation of Present Simple Tense
- Uses the base form of the verb in positive sentences
- Adds "does not" or "do not" to the base form for negative sentences
- Uses "does" or "do" to form questions
Uses of Present Simple Tense
- Describes habits and routines: e.g. I wake up at 7 am every day
- Expresses universal truths and facts: e.g. Water freezes at 0°C
- Describes permanent situations: e.g. I live in New York
- Talks about schedules and timetables: e.g. The bus leaves at 5 pm
Time Expressions with Present Simple
- Common expressions include: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
- Uses specific times: e.g. every day, on Mondays, at 5 pm, in the morning
Spelling Changes for Present Simple
- Verbs ending in -o, -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, -z add -es: e.g. go -> goes
- Verbs ending in a consonant + -y change the -y to -ies: e.g. try -> tries
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Learn about the formation and uses of the present simple tense in English grammar.
