The Present Simple Tense

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How to Form the Simple Present Tense When the subject is

How to Form the Simple Present Tense

When the subject is

I, you, we, they, the Simple Present tense uses the base form of the verb – V1
An example: V1 of the verb “to work” = work – You work.
When the subject is he, she, it, the Simple Present tense uses the base form of the verb with the addition of -s/-es – V1 + s/es
An example: He works.
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Positive Forms of the Present Simple Tense Singular 1st person I

Positive Forms of the Present Simple Tense

Singular
1st person I work
2nd

person you work
3rd person he/she/it works

Plural
1st person we work
2nd person you work
3rd person they work

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When to Use the Present Simple Tense 1. A fact An

When to Use the Present Simple Tense

1. A fact
An example: Water

boils at 100 degrees Centigrade.
2. A permanent situation
An example: She works in this office.
3. Habits or things that are regularly done.
An example: They play chess every Monday.
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Negative Forms of the Present Simple Tense The formula: Subject +

Negative Forms of the Present Simple Tense

The formula: Subject + do/does

not + V1 (+ object).
With a third person singular subject (he, she, it) we must use does.
With all other subjects we must use do.
Examples: This student does not study French.
These students do not study French.