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In simple present tense, the verb form remains the same for all subjects.
In simple present tense, the verb form remains the same for all subjects.
False (B)
To express habitual actions or routines, the simple present tense is not appropriate.
To express habitual actions or routines, the simple present tense is not appropriate.
False (B)
If the subject is 'She', the correct verb conjugation of 'eat' in the simple present tense is 'eat'.
If the subject is 'She', the correct verb conjugation of 'eat' in the simple present tense is 'eat'.
False (B)
Using the simple present, the sentence 'We needs more sugar for the cake' is grammatically correct.
Using the simple present, the sentence 'We needs more sugar for the cake' is grammatically correct.
When describing a future scheduled event, like a train departure, the simple present tense can be used.
When describing a future scheduled event, like a train departure, the simple present tense can be used.
If you want to buy a liquid item, purchasing pounds is a correct way to measure the quantity.
If you want to buy a liquid item, purchasing pounds is a correct way to measure the quantity.
Using the word loaf is the correct unit of measurement when purchasing potato chips.
Using the word loaf is the correct unit of measurement when purchasing potato chips.
An individual would need to buy boxes of mustard.
An individual would need to buy boxes of mustard.
For most plural nouns in a sentence using 'need' or 'needs', 'need' is the appropriate choice.
For most plural nouns in a sentence using 'need' or 'needs', 'need' is the appropriate choice.
When calculating how much food you need for a recipe, it is important to consider more than just the ingredient name; measurement types (e.g. weight vs. volume) are irrelevant.
When calculating how much food you need for a recipe, it is important to consider more than just the ingredient name; measurement types (e.g. weight vs. volume) are irrelevant.
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Simple Present Tense
Simple Present Tense
Used with I, You, We, They to describe actions.
Simple Present Tense (Third person singular)
Simple Present Tense (Third person singular)
Used with He, She, It to describe actions.
Buy
Buy
To get or obtain something by paying money for it.
Bring
Bring
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Eat
Eat
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Get
Get
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Like
Like
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Need
Need
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Think
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Want
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Study Notes
Simple Present
- The simple present tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and facts.
- For the subjects I, You, We, and They, use the base form of the verb (e.g., eat, like, need, want, make).
- For example, "I eat tacos for lunch," "You like eggs for breakfast," "We need three cans of corn," "They want three boxes of cookies," and "I make sandwiches for lunch".
- For the subjects He, She, and It, add an -s to the base form of the verb (e.g., eats, likes, needs, wants, makes).
- For example, "He eats pizza for dinner," "She likes tomato soup," "He needs three pounds of tomatoes," "She wants two bottles of water," and "She makes sandwiches for Duong".
Shopping List - Quantities
- Containers and Measurements can be used to measure food
- Jars, boxes, bottles, pounds, bags etc, are used to quantify items
Shopping list example
- Chilli con carne shopping list includes 2 cans of diced tomatoes
- Chilli con carne shopping list includes 2 packages of ground beef (2 pounds)
- Chilli con carne shopping list includes 2 onions and some garlic
- Chilli con carne shopping list includes 1 package of chilli powder
- Chilli con carne shopping list includes 1 bag of rice, 1 can of kidney beans, and 1 package of sour cream
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Learn about the simple present tense and how to use it to describe habits and facts. Explore using containers and measurements like jars, boxes, and pounds to create shopping lists with accurate quantities.
