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In the structure of affirmative sentences, how is the verb modified for third person singular?
In the structure of affirmative sentences, how is the verb modified for third person singular?
Which of the following is the correct structure for negative sentences in the present simple?
Which of the following is the correct structure for negative sentences in the present simple?
Which time expression indicates frequency of an action?
Which time expression indicates frequency of an action?
Which of the following sentences uses the correct negative form for the third person singular?
Which of the following sentences uses the correct negative form for the third person singular?
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Where can time expressions typically be placed in a sentence?
Where can time expressions typically be placed in a sentence?
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Study Notes
Present Simple
Affirmative Sentences
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Structure: Subject + Base Verb (+ s/es for third person singular)
- Examples:
- I play soccer.
- He plays soccer.
- They eat breakfast.
- Examples:
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Third Person Singular:
- Add "s" for most verbs (e.g., "He runs").
- Add "es" for verbs ending in -sh, -ch, -x, -o (e.g., "She watches", "He goes").
Negative Sentences
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Structure: Subject + do/does + not + Base Verb
- Examples:
- I do not (don't) like coffee.
- She does not (doesn't) go to the gym.
- They do not (don't) watch TV.
- Examples:
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Usage of "do" and "does":
- "Do" is used with I, you, we, they.
- "Does" is used with he, she, it.
Time Expressions
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Common Time Expressions:
- Always
- Usually
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
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Specific Time References:
- Every day/week/month/year
- On Mondays/Tuesdays, etc.
- In the morning/afternoon/evening
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Usage:
- Time expressions often indicate frequency or habitual actions.
- Usually placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Present Simple
Affirmative Sentences
- The structure is formed as Subject + Base Verb (+ "s/es" for third person singular).
- For third person singular, add "s" for most verbs (e.g., "He runs").
- Use "es" for verbs ending in -sh, -ch, -x, or -o (e.g., "She watches," "He goes").
Negative Sentences
- The structure is Subject + do/does + not + Base Verb.
- For example, "I do not (don't) like coffee," "She does not (doesn't) go to the gym."
- "Do" is used with subjects I, you, we, and they.
- "Does" is used with he, she, it.
Time Expressions
- Commonly used time expressions include always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never.
- Specific time references can be every day/week/month/year or on specific days such as Mondays or Tuesdays.
- Time expressions indicate frequency or habitual actions and are usually placed at the beginning or end of sentences.
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Test your knowledge of the Present Simple tense, focusing on the structure of affirmative and negative sentences. This quiz will cover the usage of third person singular forms and common time expressions related to frequency and habitual actions.
