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Present Simple Grammar

The present simple tense is a fundamental verb tense in English used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and routines. It is formed using the base verb for most subjects, with an '-s' or '-es' added for third-person singular subjects. Additionally, it expresses scheduled future events and is often used with adverbs of frequency, while negative sentences and questions are formed using 'do' or 'does'.

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Present Simple Grammar

The present simple tense is a fundamental verb tense in English used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and routines. It is formed using the base verb for most subjects, with an '-s' or '-es' added for third-person singular subjects. Additionally, it expresses scheduled future events and is often used with adverbs of frequency, while negative sentences and questions are formed using 'do' or 'does'.

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The present simple tense is one of the most fundamental verb tenses in English.

It is primarily used
to describe habitual actions, general truths, routines, and facts that are always true. For example,
"She reads every day," or "The sun rises in the east." The present simple is formed by using the base
form of the verb for most subjects, such as "I," "you," "we," and "they." For third-person singular
subjects like "he," "she," or "it," an "-s" or "-es" is added to the base verb, as in "He runs fast" or
"She watches TV."

The present simple also expresses scheduled future events, especially when referring to timetables
or programs, such as "The train leaves at 9 am." It is often used with adverbs of frequency like
"always," "never," "often," and "sometimes" to indicate how often an action occurs. Negative
sentences are formed with "do not" or "does not" (e.g., "I do not like coffee"). Questions are made
by inverting "do" or "does" with the subject, such as "Do you play tennis?" Overall, the present
simple is essential for describing routines, facts, and general truths in English.

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