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We use do and does with question words like where, what and when
We use do and does with question words like where, what and when
do/does
We use does for the third person singular (she/he/it) and do for the others
We use does for the third person singular (she/he/it) and do for the others
does/do
We use doesn't for the third person singular (she/he/it) and don't for the others
We use doesn't for the third person singular (she/he/it) and don't for the others
doesn't/don't
We often use ______ of frequency like sometimes, always and never with the present simple
We often use ______ of frequency like sometimes, always and never with the present simple
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We use the present simple to talk about
We use the present simple to talk about
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Study Notes
Present Simple Overview
- The present simple tense uses the base form of the verb for most subjects.
- For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), an –s is added to the base form.
Forming Questions
- Questions in the present simple utilize the auxiliary verbs do and does.
- Does is used for third-person singular subjects, while do is used for all other subjects.
- Question words like where, what, and when are paired with do/does to form questions.
- Questions starting with who typically do not require do/does.
Negatives in Present Simple
- Negatives in the present simple also use do and does.
- Doesn't is used for the third person singular, while don't is used for other subjects.
Uses of the Present Simple
- The present simple is employed to express habitual actions or truths.
- Adverbs of frequency such as sometimes, always, and never frequently accompany the present simple to indicate how often an action occurs.
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Description
Test your knowledge of present simple with this beginner-level quiz. Learn to form questions and use "do" and "does" correctly in present simple tense. Ideal for English learners looking to improve their grammar skills.
