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Which auxiliary verb is used with singular subjects in negative sentences in the present simple?
Which auxiliary verb is used with singular subjects in negative sentences in the present simple?
What is the correct structure for a present simple question with a plural subject?
What is the correct structure for a present simple question with a plural subject?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates a habitual action using present simple?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates a habitual action using present simple?
Which of the following is NOT a correct use of the present simple?
Which of the following is NOT a correct use of the present simple?
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How do you correctly negate a statement for the subject 'he' in present simple?
How do you correctly negate a statement for the subject 'he' in present simple?
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present simple tense with the proper verb form?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present simple tense with the proper verb form?
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What happens to the verb when it ends in 'y' and is preceded by a consonant in the present simple tense?
What happens to the verb when it ends in 'y' and is preceded by a consonant in the present simple tense?
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Which sentence correctly employs the verb 'to be' in the present simple tense?
Which sentence correctly employs the verb 'to be' in the present simple tense?
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In which scenario should -es be added to the base form of a verb in the present simple tense?
In which scenario should -es be added to the base form of a verb in the present simple tense?
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How is the present simple tense verb form correctly applied for the subject 'I'?
How is the present simple tense verb form correctly applied for the subject 'I'?
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- Expresses habitual actions and regular activities, e.g., "Muslims pray five times a day."
- Used for general facts such as "Water boils at 100°C" and "Amman is the capital of Jordan."
- Adverbs indicating frequency include: usually, always, often, rarely, seldom, sometimes, occasionally, from time to time, never, and expressions like "every + time."
Verb Conjugation Rules
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Add (-s) to verbs following singular subjects (he, she, it) unless specified otherwise.
- Examples: "He drinks," "She plays," "It runs."
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Add (-es) for verbs ending in -o, -sh, -ch, -s, -x when preceded by singular subjects.
- Examples: "Muna goes," "He crosses," "The cat catches," "Ali faxes."
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Add (-ies) when a verb ends in a consonant + y and is preceded by singular subjects.
- Examples: "Salma carries," "Ahmad studies."
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Add (-s) when a verb ends in a vowel + y.
- Examples: "She plays," "Ali stays," "Fastlink employs."
Auxiliary Verbs
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For the verb to be as a main verb:
- Singular: he/she/it is, I am.
- Plural: you/we/they are.
- Examples: "Ali is a footballer," "They are happy."
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For the verb to have as a main verb:
- Singular: he/she/it has, I have.
- Plural: you/we/they have.
- Examples: "Man has two eyes," "I have two cars."
Main Verb in the Simple Present
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For plural subjects (you, we, they), the verb remains in its base form.
- Examples: "We go to school," "Muslims pray."
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Negative construction with present simple:
- Use doesn't + V1 for singular subjects and don't + V1 for plural subjects.
- Examples: "Saleem doesn't read," "My friends don't play."
Forming Questions
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Begin with is, am, are if present in the statement:
- Examples: "Is Ali a footballer?" "Are they happy?" "Am I a singer?"
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Use does for singular subjects and do for plural subjects if verbs other than is, am, are are present:
- Examples: "Does Sami play chess?" "Do children drink milk?" "Does she like basketball?"
Usage Examples
- Habitual actions: "Ali brushes his teeth twice a day."
- General truths: "The sun rises in the east and sets in the west."
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Test your knowledge on the Present Simple tense with this quiz. Focus on the use of positive constructions, usage of time expressions, and the formation rules for third-person singular. Ideal for students looking to strengthen their understanding of English grammar.
