5 Questions
Which tense is used when an action is happening right now or when it happens regularly?
Simple Present
How is the simple present tense formed in the third-person singular?
By adding s
Which verbs form the third-person singular of the simple present tense by adding es instead of s?
Verbs ending in o
When do we use the present continuous tense?
To talk about temporary actions currently in progress
Where do we put the negation of most regular verbs in the simple present tense?
Before the verb
Study Notes
Tenses and Verb Forms
- The present tense is used to describe an action that is happening right now or occurs regularly.
- The simple present tense is formed in the third-person singular by adding -s to the base form of the verb.
Irregular Verbs
- Some verbs, such as those ending in -o, -is, -ch, or -sh, form the third-person singular of the simple present tense by adding -es instead of -s.
Present Continuous Tense
- The present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is in progress at a specific moment or around a specific time.
Negation in Simple Present Tense
- The negation of most regular verbs in the simple present tense is formed by adding -s or -es to the negation "do not" or "doesn't" (e.g., I do not go, he doesn't go).
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