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Which form of the verb do we add an -s to in the present simple tense?
Which form of the verb do we add an -s to in the present simple tense?
- Plural
- First person singular
- Second person singular
- Third person singular (correct)
What do we use to make questions in the present simple tense?
What do we use to make questions in the present simple tense?
- Did
- Is and are
- Will
- Do and does (correct)
Which question words do we use with 'do' and 'does' in the present simple tense?
Which question words do we use with 'do' and 'does' in the present simple tense?
- Who
- Where
- When
- All of the above (correct)
What do we use to make negatives in the present simple tense?
What do we use to make negatives in the present simple tense?
Which adverbs of frequency do we often use with the present simple tense?
Which adverbs of frequency do we often use with the present simple tense?
What is the purpose of the present continuous tense?
What is the purpose of the present continuous tense?
What is the formula for the present continuous tense?
What is the formula for the present continuous tense?
Which type of verbs are used in the present continuous tense?
Which type of verbs are used in the present continuous tense?
What effect does the present continuous tense have on writing?
What effect does the present continuous tense have on writing?
What is an example of a key word associated with the present continuous tense?
What is an example of a key word associated with the present continuous tense?
Flashcards
Third person singular
Third person singular
The form of a verb that is used when talking about a singular subject (he, she, it).
Do and does
Do and does
Used to ask questions in the present simple tense.
Do and does
Do and does
Used to create negative sentences in the present simple tense.
Adverbs of frequency
Adverbs of frequency
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Present continuous tense
Present continuous tense
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To be (am, is, are) + verb (present participle)
To be (am, is, are) + verb (present participle)
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Dynamic verbs
Dynamic verbs
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Adds energy and action
Adds energy and action
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Present participle
Present participle
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Purpose of present continuous tense
Purpose of present continuous tense
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- In the present simple tense, we add -s to the base form of the verb for the third person singular (he, she, it).
Forming Questions and Negatives
- We use do/does to make questions in the present simple tense.
- We use do/does to make negatives in the present simple tense.
Question Words
- We use what, where, when, why, how, who with 'do' and 'does' in the present simple tense.
Adverbs of Frequency
- We often use adverbs of frequency such as always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never with the present simple tense.
Present Continuous Tense
- The purpose of the present continuous tense is to describe an action that is in progress at a specific moment.
- The formula for the present continuous tense is: subject + be (am/is/are) + verb-ing.
- The present continuous tense often uses verbs that describe temporary or changing situations, such as learn, grow, change.
- The present continuous tense has the effect of making writing more dynamic and engaging.
- A key word associated with the present continuous tense is "now".
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