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What is the correct structure for forming the present simple affirmative for the third person singular?
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the interrogative form of the present simple tense?
Which of the following correctly demonstrates a function of the present simple tense?
Which frequency adverb indicates that an action occurs rarely?
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How is the negative form of the present simple tense structured?
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
Affirmative Forms
- Structure: Subject + Base Form of the Verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular)
- Examples:
- I walk to school.
- She walks to school.
Interrogative Forms
- Structure: Do/Does + Subject + Base Form of the Verb?
- Examples:
- Do you like coffee?
- Does he play soccer?
Usage And Functions
- Indicates habitual actions or routines.
- Example: She studies every day.
- Describes general truths or facts.
- Example: The Earth orbits the Sun.
- Expresses scheduled future events.
- Example: The train departs at 6 PM.
Frequency Adverbs
- Often used with present simple to indicate how often an action occurs.
- Common frequency adverbs:
- Always
- Usually
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
- Example: He usually runs in the morning.
Negative Forms
- Structure: Subject + Do/Does not + Base Form of the Verb
- Examples:
- I do not (don’t) like bananas.
- She does not (doesn’t) go to the gym.
Present Simple Tense
- Structure: Subject + Base Form of the Verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular).
- Example: I walk to school. She walks to school.
- Interrogative Forms: Do/Does + Subject + Base Form of the Verb?
- Example: Do you like coffee? Does he play soccer?
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Usage And Functions:
- Indicates habitual actions or routines.
- Example: She studies every day.
- Describes general truths or facts.
- Example: The Earth orbits the Sun.
- Expresses scheduled future events.
- Example: The train departs at 6 PM.
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Frequency Adverbs: Often used with present simple to indicate how often an action occurs.
- Common frequency adverbs: Always; Usually; Often; Sometimes; Rarely; Never
- Example: He usually runs in the morning.
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Negative Forms: Subject + Do/Does not + Base Form of the Verb
- Example: I do not (don’t) like bananas. She does not (doesn’t) go to the gym.
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Test your understanding of the present simple tense with this quiz. Explore affirmative, interrogative, and negative forms, along with usage and frequency adverbs. Perfect for students looking to improve their English grammar skills!
