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The present simple is formed using the past tense of the verb.
The present simple is formed using the past tense of the verb.
False
The present simple is used to describe actions that are part of a daily routine or habit.
The present simple is used to describe actions that are part of a daily routine or habit.
True
The negative form of the present simple is formed using the auxiliary verb 'be'.
The negative form of the present simple is formed using the auxiliary verb 'be'.
False
Wh- questions in the present simple are formed using the auxiliary verb 'be'.
Wh- questions in the present simple are formed using the auxiliary verb 'be'.
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The present simple is used to describe general truths.
The present simple is used to describe general truths.
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The present simple is only used to describe habits and routines.
The present simple is only used to describe habits and routines.
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Yes/No questions in the present simple are formed using the auxiliary verb 'be'.
Yes/No questions in the present simple are formed using the auxiliary verb 'be'.
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The present simple is used to describe statements of fact.
The present simple is used to describe statements of fact.
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Study Notes
Form
- The present simple is formed using the base form of the verb:
- I / you / we / they + base form of the verb
- he / she / it + base form of the verb + -s (e.g. goes, runs, eats)
Uses
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Habits and routines: to describe actions that are part of a daily routine or habit
- I wake up at 7am every day.
- She brushes her teeth twice a day.
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General truths: to describe facts that are always true
- The sun rises in the east.
- Water boils at 100°C.
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Schedules and timetables: to describe fixed schedules and timetables
- The train leaves at 10am.
- The shop opens at 9am.
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Likes and dislikes: to describe preferences and dislikes
- I like coffee.
- She hates broccoli.
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Statements of fact: to describe things that are true in general
- London is the capital of England.
- The Earth orbits the Sun.
Negative Form
- The negative form is formed using the auxiliary verb "do" in the present simple:
- I / you / we / they + do not + base form of the verb
- he / she / it + does not + base form of the verb
Questions
- Yes/No questions: use the auxiliary verb "do" to form yes/no questions
- Do you like coffee?
- Does she live in London?
- Wh- questions: use the auxiliary verb "do" to form wh- questions
- What do you do for a living?
- Where does she live?
Present Simple Form
- Formed using the base form of the verb
- I, you, we, and they use the base form of the verb
- He, she, and it use the base form of the verb + -s (e.g., goes, runs, eats)
Uses of Present Simple
Habits and Routines
- Used to describe daily routines or habits
- Examples: I wake up at 7am every day, She brushes her teeth twice a day
General Truths
- Used to describe facts that are always true
- Examples: The sun rises in the east, Water boils at 100°C
Schedules and Timetables
- Used to describe fixed schedules and timetables
- Examples: The train leaves at 10am, The shop opens at 9am
Likes and Dislikes
- Used to describe preferences and dislikes
- Examples: I like coffee, She hates broccoli
Statements of Fact
- Used to describe things that are true in general
- Examples: London is the capital of England, The Earth orbits the Sun
Negative Form
- Formed using the auxiliary verb "do" in the present simple
- I, you, we, and they use "do not" + base form of the verb
- He, she, and it use "does not" + base form of the verb
Questions
Yes/No Questions
- Formed using the auxiliary verb "do"
- Examples: Do you like coffee?, Does she live in London?
Wh- Questions
- Formed using the auxiliary verb "do"
- Examples: What do you do for a living?, Where does she live?
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Description
Learn about the formation and uses of the present simple tense in English grammar, including habits and routines, general truths, and schedules.
