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В какое время дня отправляется поезд?
В какое время дня отправляется поезд?
Как образуется третье лицо единственного числа в настоящем простом времени?
Как образуется третье лицо единственного числа в настоящем простом времени?
Какой из следующих глаголов является неправильным?
Какой из следующих глаголов является неправильным?
В каких случаях используется настоящее простое время?
В каких случаях используется настоящее простое время?
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Как pregunta с помощью настоящего простого времени?
Как pregunta с помощью настоящего простого времени?
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Что используется в пассивном виде в настоящем простом времени?
Что используется в пассивном виде в настоящем простом времени?
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Для каких слов необходимо добавить 's' или 'es' в конце, чтобы образовать третье лицо единственного числа в настоящем времени?
Для каких слов необходимо добавить 's' или 'es' в конце, чтобы образовать третье лицо единственного числа в настоящем времени?
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Какой из приведенных ниже предложений описывает привычку в настоящем времени?
Какой из приведенных ниже предложений описывает привычку в настоящем времени?
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Какой контекст наиболее соответствует использованию present simple?
Какой контекст наиболее соответствует использованию present simple?
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Как образуется третье лицо единственного числа в present simple?
Как образуется третье лицо единственного числа в present simple?
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Какое предложение представляет собой обобщенную истину, подходящую для present simple?
Какое предложение представляет собой обобщенную истину, подходящую для present simple?
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Какой тип контекста может быть описан с помощью present simple?
Какой тип контекста может быть описан с помощью present simple?
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Study Notes
Present Simple
The present simple is a verb form used to talk about habits, unchanging situations, facts, and planned events in the near future. It is the most commonly used tense in the English language and is formed by using the base form of the verb for all subjects, except for the third person singular, which requires the addition of "s" or "es" to the verb.
Examples
- Habits: "I walk to work on Mondays."
- Unchanging situations: "The sun is brighter than the moon."
- Facts: "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
- Planned events in the near future: "I will go to the gym tomorrow."
Third Person Singular
The third person singular form of the present simple is used for he, she, it, and any singular noun. This form is usually formed by adding "s" or "es" to the end of the verb. For example:
- "He walks."
- "She sings."
- "It eats."
There are some exceptions to this rule, such as irregular verbs like "be" and "have," which do not follow the standard conjugation rules.
Uses
The present simple tense is used in various contexts:
- Habits: "I drink coffee every morning."
- Unchanging situations: "The sun rises in the east."
- Facts: "Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen."
- Planned events in the near future: "I will meet my friend tomorrow."
- General truths: "All humans have two eyes."
- Scheduled events: "The train leaves at 9 a.m."
Forming the Third Person Singular
In the present simple tense, the third person singular is formed by adding "s" or "es" to the end of the verb, depending on the verb's ending. For example:
| Verb | Third Person Singular |
|---|---|
| Run | Runs |
| Catch | Catches |
| Fix | Fixes |
Irregular Verbs
Some verbs do not follow the standard conjugation rules and require irregular forms for the third person singular. For example:
| Verb | Third Person Singular |
|---|---|
| Be | Is |
| Have | Has |
Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
The present simple is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, facts, and planned events in the near future, while the present continuous is used to describe a temporary action that is currently taking place. For example:
- Present simple: "I walk to work every morning."
- Present continuous: "I am walking to work right now."
Negative Statements
To form negative statements using the present simple, add "do not" (or "don't") before the verb for most subjects, and "does not" (or "doesn't") for the third person singular. For example:
- "I do not talk."
- "He does not sleep."
Questions
To ask a question using the present simple, add "do" before the subject and the infinitive form of the verb for most subjects, and "does" for the third person singular. For example:
- "Do you run every morning?"
- "Does he eat breakfast?"
Passive Voice
In the present simple, the passive voice uses a conjugated form of the verb "be" along with a past participle. For example:
- "I am loved by many people."
- "The book is written by a famous author."
In summary, the present simple is a versatile and essential verb form in English, used to describe a variety of situations and events. Understanding its rules and applications can greatly enhance your communication skills.
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Test your knowledge of the present simple verb tense used in English for talking about habits, unchanging situations, facts, and planned events in the near future. This quiz covers forming the third person singular, uses of the present simple tense, irregular verbs, differences between present simple and present continuous, negative statements, questions, and passive voice.
