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What tense does the 'present simple' refer to?
What tense does the 'present simple' refer to?
- Past tense
- Present perfect tense
- Future tense
- Present tense (correct)
Which group of people is the 'present simple' for?
Which group of people is the 'present simple' for?
- Seniors
- Adults
- Children (correct)
- Teenagers
What is the primary use of the 'present simple' tense?
What is the primary use of the 'present simple' tense?
- To express regular actions or general truths (correct)
- To discuss future events
- To talk about hypothetical situations
- To describe past actions
Which of these is NOT a common use of the 'present simple' tense?
Which of these is NOT a common use of the 'present simple' tense?
How is the 'present simple' tense formed for most verbs in the third person singular?
How is the 'present simple' tense formed for most verbs in the third person singular?
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Present Simple Tense
Present Simple Tense
Refers to actions happening now or habitually, not a specific time in the past or future.
Primary Use of Present Simple
Primary Use of Present Simple
Used to describe actions that occur regularly or are generally true.
Third Person Singular Formation
Third Person Singular Formation
Adding '-s' or '-es' to the base form of the verb.
Common Use of the Present Simple Tense
Common Use of the Present Simple Tense
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- The present simple tense refers to the present time.
- It is used for general truths, habits, and routines, and is often used for people or things in general.
- The primary use of the present simple is to talk about things that are true in general, or that happen regularly or always.
Formation of Present Simple Tense
- For most verbs, the present simple tense is formed by adding -s to the base form of the verb for the third person singular (he, she, it).
Non-Common Use of Present Simple Tense
- The present simple tense is NOT commonly used to talk about completed or specific actions in the past.
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