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In the simple present tense, certain words are followed by specific ______ forms:
verb
Wh- questions begin with a ______ form of the verb:
base
After the word 'if', the verb takes a ______ form:
base
The phrase 'it's high time' is followed by a ______ form of the verb:
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The phrase 'would rather' is followed by a ______ form of the verb:
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Study Notes
Verbs Following Certain Words
Verbs after certain words
- In the simple present tense, certain words are followed by specific verb forms:
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Wh- questions: begin with a base form of the verb
- What do you do?
- Where does she live?
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If and wish: take a base form of the verb
- I wish I were rich.
- If I were you, I would...
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It's time and it's high time: take a base form of the verb
- It's time I went to bed.
- It's high time we started.
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Would rather and would prefer: take a base form of the verb
- I would rather stay at home.
- I would prefer to go to the beach.
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Wh- questions: begin with a base form of the verb
Note: These words are exceptions to the general rule of verb conjugation in the simple present tense.
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Test your knowledge of verb forms that follow specific words in the simple present tense, including wh- questions, if and wish, it's time, and would rather. Learn the exceptions to the general verb conjugation rule.
