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What is the simple present tense?
What is the simple present tense?
The simple present tense is one of the verb forms associated with the present tense in modern English.
Why is it called 'simple'?
Why is it called 'simple'?
It is called 'simple' because its basic form consists of a single word, in contrast with other present tense forms.
Which verb form is the most commonly used in English?
Which verb form is the most commonly used in English?
The simple present is the most commonly used verb form in English.
When is the ending -(e)s added to the base form of a verb?
When is the ending -(e)s added to the base form of a verb?
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What are the irregular forms of the verb 'be' in the simple present?
What are the irregular forms of the verb 'be' in the simple present?
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