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Which of the following describes the use of the Present Simple tense?
Which of the following describes the use of the Present Simple tense?
- To describe regular habits and routines. (correct)
- To indicate actions in the past.
- To express complex emotions.
- To express actions that happen at least once.
What modification is required for third person singular subjects in Present Simple?
What modification is required for third person singular subjects in Present Simple?
- Remove the base form entirely.
- Add an -s ending to the base form. (correct)
- Add an -ing ending to the base form.
- Change the verb to the past tense.
How do you form a negative statement in Present Simple?
How do you form a negative statement in Present Simple?
- Use 'won't' before the base form.
- Add 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form. (correct)
- Use the past form of the verb.
- Replace the base form with 'not'.
Which adverb of frequency indicates that an action happens all the time?
Which adverb of frequency indicates that an action happens all the time?
Which of the following is an example of a stative verb?
Which of the following is an example of a stative verb?
What is the correct interrogative form of the statement: 'He likes ice cream'?
What is the correct interrogative form of the statement: 'He likes ice cream'?
When describing scheduled events, which of the following is a correct usage of the Present Simple?
When describing scheduled events, which of the following is a correct usage of the Present Simple?
Which sentence correctly uses the Present Simple for frequency?
Which sentence correctly uses the Present Simple for frequency?
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- Describes actions that are regular or true in the present.
- Used for habits, routines, facts, general truths, scheduled events.
Formation of the Present Simple
- Positive Statements: Use the base form of the verb for all subjects except the third person singular (he, she, it).
- Third Person Singular: Add an "-s" ending to the base form of the verb when the subject is he, she, or it.
- Negative Statements: Add "do not" or "does not" before the base form of the verb.
- Interrogative Statements: Start the sentence with "Do" or "Does" followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.
Adverbs of Frequency
- Indicate how often an action occurs.
- Always: Happens every time or all the time.
- Usually: Happens most of the time.
- Often: Happens frequently.
- Sometimes: Happens occasionally.
- Rarely: Happens infrequently.
- Never: Never happens.
Stative vs. Dynamic Verbs
- Stative verbs: Describe states of being, feelings, senses. They are not typically used in continuous tenses.
- Dynamic verbs: Describe actions, activities, processes. Can be used in both simple and continuous tenses.
Negatives and Interrogatives
- Negative Statements: Use "do not" or "does not" before the base form of the verb.
- Interrogative Statements: Start the sentence with "Do" or "Does" followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.
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