Simple Present Tense
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Dorkas Tapia
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Simple Present Tense
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We use the simple present tense when an action happens continually in the present
Every day, every month, every year, etc...
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Usage
1. For facts and regular occurrences
2. With frequency adverbs and time expressions
3. With stative (non-action) verbs
4. With future actions, especially those indicating schedules
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Verbs in Simple Present Tense only change in the 3rd person singular
He/She/It
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Spelling rule #1: We add -s to most verbs in the 3rd person singular:
Take ⟹ Takes
Work ⟹ Works
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Spelling rule #2: We add -es for verbs ending in -ch, -s, -sh, -x and -o:
Wash ⟹ Washes
Fix ⟹ Fixes
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Spelling rule #3: For verbs ending in -y, we drop the -y and add -ies:
Try ⟹ Tries
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To create the negative and question form we use the auxiliary verb "Do"
I do not like to run./ She doesn't like to run.
Do you like to run?/ Does she like to run?
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Multiple Select
If the verb ends with -S at the end, such as "Miss" I just have to add:
-s
-es
ies
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Multiple Select
If the verb ends with -S at the end, such as "Miss" I just have to add:
-s
-es
ies
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